waar
where
/ʋaːr/adverb
Word forms
- comparative: waarder (truer)
- superlative: waarst (truest)
How it is spelled and how it sounds
The 'aa' in 'waar' represents a long /aː/ sound, typical for open syllables.
daartherepaarpairmaartMarch
In connected speech
In connected speech, the /r/ in 'waar is' may be more relaxed or even dropped, leading to a smoother transition between words.
In the lessons (3 sentences)
s2-les-04 · 16Xing, waar was je? — We hebben jou de hele avond niet gezien.Xing, where were you? — We haven't seen you all evening.Open in lesson ↗
s2-les-06 · 51Oh Martin, weet jij waar Marieke is?Oh Martin, do you know where Marieke is?Open in lesson ↗
s2-les-08 · 48Hij heeft Gianluca beloofd te vertellen waar Marieke is.He promised Gianluca to tell him where Marieke is.Open in lesson ↗
In the frequency dictionary
Core #595
Marked known.