waar

This is the 39th most frequent Dutch word.


waar

"Waar" means "true" or "where," depending on the context.


In this sentence, 'waar' is used as an adverb to ask a question about a location.

Waar ga je naartoe?

Where are you going?


Here, 'waar' is used as an adjective to confirm the truth or authenticity of a statement.

Dat is waar.

That is true.


In this sentence, 'waar' introduces a subordinate clause and means 'where', relating to a location.

Ik weet niet waar hij woont.

I don’t know where he lives.