Questions & Answers about Kunnen jullie goed dansen?
Why is the verb dansen at the very end of the sentence?
When you use a modal verb like kunnen (can) in Dutch, the other verb in the sentence gets pushed to the very end. In this case, dansen (to dance) moves to the end and stays in its full dictionary form (the infinitive).
Why do we use kunnen here instead of kan or kunt?
The verb form matches the subject, which is jullie (you, plural). In Dutch, plural subjects always use the full infinitive form of the verb. So, to say 'you all can', you use jullie kunnen.
Does goed mean 'good' or 'well' in this sentence?
It translates to 'well' here, but Dutch doesn't actually have a separate word for the adverb 'well' and the adjective 'good'. You can just use goed for both meanings!
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