In a subordinate clause (starting with conjunctions like omdat, als, or zodra), verbs move to the end of the sentence.
| The boss wants us to mediate in this conflict. | De baas wil dat we in dit conflict bemiddelen. |
Splitting "Er ... Mee"
When using the pronominal adverb ermee ("with it") in a subordinate clause, it almost always splits:
- er sits near the beginning of the clause, usually right after the subject.
- mee moves to the end, right before the verb(s).
Any extra information—like negations, time indicators, or adjectives—gets sandwiched between er and mee.
| You are unreasonable because you are not stopping it. | Je bent onredelijk omdat je er niet mee stopt. |
| I will mediate if you help with it now. | Ik zal bemiddelen als jij er nu mee helpt. |
| She wants to solve the difference of opinion, so that we are happy with it. | Zij wil het meningsverschil oplossen, zodat we er blij mee zijn. |
Separable Verbs
If the clause ends with a separable verb (like instemmen or doorgaan), mee simply goes directly in front of the fully assembled verb.
| They disagree because he doesn't agree to it. | Zij zijn het oneens omdat hij er niet mee instemt. |
| She interrupts the discussion, although we secretly continue with it. | Zij onderbreekt de discussie, hoewel we er stiekem mee doorgaan. |
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