Support & FAQ
Lidwoordje: de of het?
Answers to everyday questions
Here's how Lidwoordje works day to day. If your question isn't answered below, send us an email — we're happy to help.
Getting started
When and where can I get Lidwoordje?
Lidwoordje is coming soon to the App Store for iPhone and iPad (iOS 17 or later). The app itself runs in English, Dutch, and German.
What will it cost?
Pricing will be announced at launch. What's already certain: there are no ads and no account to create.
How does the training work?
You play short games of ten words. For each word you tap the article — de or het — and get instant feedback: the correct article is always shown, and for many words a short rule hint explains why. A spaced-repetition engine then decides when each word comes back.
Playing a game
How does scoring work?
Every correct answer is worth ten points, so a perfect ten-word game scores 100. There's no timer and no penalty — the app records how long a game took, but never rushes you.
What happens when I answer wrong?
You immediately see the correct article with the word — often with a short hint of the rule behind it. The word also drops back to the start of the spaced-repetition ladder, so it will return soon in later games.
What do the difficulty levels do?
There are three levels — beginner, intermediate, and advanced — covering 140 everyday words in total. Levels are cumulative: a higher level plays all easier words too. You can switch levels anytime in Settings.
I'm still learning Dutch — will I understand the words?
Yes. While you play, every word shows its meaning in the language your device is set to: English, Dutch, or German.
Patterns & progress
Does the app teach rules, or only drill?
Both. The Patterns tab explains nine ending rules with example words — for instance, diminutives ending in -je are always het, and words ending in -ing are de. Learn one rule and a whole family of words falls into place.
How does the spaced repetition work?
Each word climbs a five-step Leitner ladder. A correct answer moves it up; a wrong answer sends it back to the start. After four correct answers in a row a word counts as mastered — and it still reappears occasionally, so it stays fresh.
How does the day streak work?
Answer at least one question on a day and that day counts. Practice on consecutive days and the streak grows; skip a day and it starts over.
Scores & sharing
What do my stats show?
The Scores tab shows your day streak, how many words you're learning and have mastered, your best game score, and your overall accuracy.
How do I share my scores?
Use the share button on the Scores tab and send the invitation through the iOS share sheet — Messages, WhatsApp, mail, or a copied link. Sharing runs through your own iCloud account, and scoreboards that friends share with you appear in the same tab.
What can people I share with see?
Your shared scoreboard is strictly read-only: they see your scores and the words of each game — including which article was chosen — but they can never change anything, and they see nothing else. Keep in mind that anyone who has the invitation link can view the scoreboard.
Can I stop sharing?
Yes. Remove an individual person with a swipe, or stop sharing entirely to withdraw the whole scoreboard. Your own scores stay safely on your device.
Privacy & sync
Does my progress sync between my iPhone and iPad?
Finished games and your scoreboard sync through your own iCloud. Per-word learning progress and your day streak are stored per device, so those don't transfer between devices.
Do I need an account?
No. There's nothing to sign up for. The only thing you can enter is an optional display name, shown to friends who follow your scores.
What data does the app collect?
None for us. Lidwoordje contains no ads, no analytics, and no third-party code; the only network traffic is Apple's iCloud sync of your games and scores. Your practice data belongs to you.
Still have a question?
Send us an email and we'll get back to you — usually within a day or two.
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