Dutch noun reference · frequency-list position 928

de keuze: meaning and plural

choice (decision to choose something). Check the article, plural, pronunciation and translated examples, then retrieve the noun inside a complete spoken message.

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The exact spelling appears at position 928 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 keuze is pronounced

IPA: /ˈkøː.zə/ · Syllables: keu·ze

Say the article and noun together—de keuze—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 keuze means

01

choice (decision to choose something)

Dictionary label: feminine

02

choice (range to choose from)

Dictionary label: feminine

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

FormDutchSpeaking use
Singularde keuzeRetrieve the article and noun as one chunk.
Pluralde keuzenDutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed.
DiminutivekeuzetjeA smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits.

Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de keuze as a single unit, then contrast it with de keuzen. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.

Translated examples with keuze

01

Elke gast mag een drank naar keuze nemen.

Each guest may take a drink of their choice.

02

Heeft u al een keuze kunnen maken?

Are you ready to order?

03

Je hebt de keuze tussen deze twee mogelijkheden.

The choice is yours between these two options.

04

Het restaurant biedt een breed scala aan keuzes op hun menu.

The restaurant offers a wide range of choices on their menu.

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

  1. Say de keuze three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
  2. Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
  3. Change the message to de keuzen. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
  4. 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 keuze 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 keuze

What does keuze mean?

choice (decision to choose something); choice (range to choose from).

Is it de keuze or het keuze?

The cited entry uses de keuze. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.

What is the plural of keuze?

The cited plural is keuzen. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.

Use keuze in a recorded response

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