Tot
Basic usage
subordinating - until
Usage patterns
introduces a subordinate clause
Main clause + 'tot' + subordinate clause - 'tot' introduces the time frame during which the action in the main clause occurs.
Word order
Main clause + tot + verb in subordinate clause
After 'tot', the verb in the subordinate clause comes at the end.
Common combinations
tot + time expression
This combination shows the end point of an action.
tot + event
This shows a condition that needs to be fulfilled.
Important notes
- usage:'tot' is often used in both spoken and written Dutch to indicate a point in time.
- syntax:The verb in the subordinate clause goes to the end after 'tot'.
- register:'tot' is neutral and can be used in informal and formal settings.
I built this dictionary to be the most complete Dutch learner's resource of its kind. Definitions and examples are generated, so you may spot the occasional mistake — trust your instincts.