Questions & Answers about Wij gaan regelmatig samen uit.
Why does regelmatig come right after the verb?
Regelmatig (regularly) is an adverb of frequency. In a basic Dutch sentence, adverbs of time or frequency usually go in the middle, right after the main conjugated verb (gaan).
Why is the order regelmatig samen and not samen regelmatig?
Dutch generally follows the Time, Manner, Place rule for adding extra information to a sentence. Frequency words like regelmatig count as Time, while samen (together) tells you how the action happens, which is Manner. Time comes before Manner, so regelmatig goes first.
Why is the word uit separated from gaan and placed at the very end?
The full verb is uitgaan (to go out), which is a separable verb. In a normal main clause, this type of verb splits: the base verb (gaan) takes the second spot in the sentence, and the prefix (uit) gets kicked to the very end.
Could I use we instead of wij in this sentence?
Yes, you can easily say We gaan regelmatig samen uit. You use wij when you want to put a little extra emphasis on the fact that we are the ones doing it. We is the unstressed, more common version for everyday statements.