Word
Jullie vermaken je goed op het feest.
Meaning
You (plural) are having a good time at the party.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Jullie vermaken je goed op het feest.
Why does this sentence use je as the reflexive pronoun for jullie?
When the subject is jullie (you, plural), the reflexive pronoun is usually je. You could say jullie vermaken jullie, but repeating jullie sounds clunky, so Dutch speakers prefer je to mean yourselves.
How does the verb vermaken work here?
By itself, vermaken means to entertain. When used as a reflexive verb, like zich vermaken (literally to entertain oneself), it means to have a good time or to enjoy oneself. So here, Jullie vermaken je translates to You are enjoying yourselves.
Why do we use op for at the party?
In Dutch, you use the preposition op (which usually translates to on) for events and gatherings. You will often see this used as op het feest (at the party) or op een bruiloft (at a wedding).
Why is goed placed after the reflexive pronoun?
In Dutch word order, the reflexive pronoun (je) is very strongly linked to the verb and comes immediately after it. Other details, like the adverb goed (well), must wait their turn and go after the pronoun.