Learn Dutch: Binnenkort komen jullie hier.

Binnenkort komen jullie hier.

Soon you are coming here.

Breakdown of Binnenkort komen jullie hier.

soon (in the near future)

Questions & Answers about Binnenkort komen jullie hier.

Why is it komen jullie instead of jullie komen?

Because the sentence starts with the time word binnenkort. In Dutch, the main verb must be the second piece of information in the sentence. Since binnenkort takes the first spot, the subject (jullie) has to move after the verb (komen) to keep the verb in second place. This is called inversion.

Can I start this sentence with Jullie instead?

Yes! If you start with the subject, the sentence becomes Jullie komen binnenkort hier. Notice that the verb komen is still in the second position. Starting with Binnenkort just puts special emphasis on when it is happening.

Why does the translation say "you are coming" if the verb is just komen?

Dutch doesn't have a separate "-ing" tense for things happening right now or in the near future. The simple present tense verb komen translates to both "come" and "are coming" depending on what sounds best in English.

If I wanted to talk to just one person, how would this sentence change?

You would change the plural jullie (you all) to the singular jij (you). The verb also changes to match: Binnenkort kom jij hier. Remember that when jij comes directly after the verb, the verb drops its final -t!