Questions & Answers about Ik ren om fit te worden.
How does the om ... te structure work in this sentence?
This structure expresses a goal, similar to "in order to" in English. The word om introduces the goal, and te plus the infinitive verb (worden) goes at the very end. Any other information, like the adjective fit, gets sandwiched in between.
Why is worden used for "to get" instead of krijgen?
English uses "get" for two different things: receiving an item and changing a state. When you receive something physical, you use krijgen. When you mean "to become", as in getting fit or getting tired, you must use worden.
Could I follow English word order and say "Ik ren om te worden fit"?
No. In an om ... te clause, the te + infinitive (te worden) must always be the very last thing in the clause. That is why fit has to come before the verbs, unlike in English.
Is fit an English loanword?
Yes, Dutch has adopted the English word fit to mean being in good physical shape. It is treated exactly like a normal Dutch adjective in this sentence.