dan
then, than
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/dɑn/
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Cultural Note
'Dan' vs 'toen' is an important distinction: 'dan' is used for present/future and comparisons, while 'toen' is for past narration. 'Dan maar' is a resigned expression meaning 'fine then' or 'in that case' — very Dutch in its pragmatism.
📝 Example Sentences
Eerst eten, dan werken.
First eat, then work.
Zij is groter dan ik.
She is taller than me.
Wat doe je dan?
What do you do then?