Mastering Dutch Negation: Niet vs Geen

Negation in Dutch often trips up learners — even those who feel confident in other areas of grammar. When do you use niet and when geen? Where does the negation go in a sentence? And why does it sometimes feel like Dutch has its own logic?

As a native Dutch speaker with over 17 years of experience teaching Dutch, I’ve seen how confusing this topic can be. That’s why I created this ebook: to make negation simpler, clearer, and more intuitive. Through practical examples and straightforward explanations, I hope to help you feel more confident and less frustrated — and maybe even enjoy the process.