No. 3,461 in Dutch
nietwaar
"Nietwaar" means "isn't it?" or "right?" used to seek confirmation.
In a sentence
Het is mooi weer vandaag, nietwaar?
It's nice weather today, isn't it?
'Nietwaar' is used as a tag question confirming the statement.
Dit boek heb je toch al gelezen, nietwaar?
You've read this book already, haven't you?
Here, 'nietwaar' seeks agreement on the statement that the listener has read the book.
Ze waren gisteren op het feestje, nietwaar?
They were at the party yesterday, weren't they?
'Nietwaar' is used to verify the truth of the statement made about them being at the party.
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