The exact spelling appears at position 150 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How dag is pronounced
IPA: /dɑx/ · Syllables: dag
Say the article and noun together—de dag—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What dag means
day (period of 24 hours)
Dictionary label: masculine
daytime (time between sunrise and sunset)
Dictionary label: masculine
a meeting or assembly with legal or political power, originally convened on a specific day; a diet
Dictionary label: masculine
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de dag | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de dagen | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | dagje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de dag as a single unit, then contrast it with de dagen. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with dag
We gaan over twee dagen op vakantie.
We are going on vacation in two days.
Een dag duurt 24 uur.
A day lasts 24 hours.
De dierentuin is geopend tijdens de dag, zodat bezoekers de dieren in hun natuurlijke omgeving kunnen zien.
The zoo is open during daytime, so visitors can see the animals in their natural habitat.
We genieten van de zon en het strand tijdens de dag.
We enjoy the sun and the beach during the daytime.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de dag three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de dagen. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de dag as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about dag
What does dag mean?
day (period of 24 hours); daytime (time between sunrise and sunset); a meeting or assembly with legal or political power, originally convened on a specific day; a diet.
Is it de dag or het dag?
The cited entry uses de dag. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of dag?
The cited plural is dagen. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use dag in a recorded response
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