Dutch vs German: Which Language Has Harder Grammar?

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prashant1104

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Grammar complexity is a major factor in language learning, and in the Dutch vs German comparison, German is widely considered more difficult than Dutch.

Why Is German Grammar Harder?​

  1. Cases (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive):
    • German has a case system, meaning words change depending on their role in a sentence.
    • Dutch does not have cases (except for some old-fashioned uses).
  2. Word Order (Verb Placement):
    • In German, verbs often go at the end of a sentence:
      • "Ich habe das Buch gestern gekauft." (I bought the book yesterday.)
    • Dutch word order is simpler and more like English:
      • "Ik heb het boek gisteren gekocht."
  3. Gender Complexity:
    • German has three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, neuter).
    • Dutch has two genders (common and neuter), making it easier to learn.
Verdict: In Dutch vs German, Dutch grammar is simpler and more intuitive, while German has more rules to remember.
 
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