Breakdown of Deze ruimte is bezet. We moeten wachten.
zijn
to be
wachten
to wait
deze
this / these
moeten
to have to, must
we
we (unstressed form of wij)
bezet
occupied
de ruimte
the room
Questions & Answers about Deze ruimte is bezet. We moeten wachten.
Why is it Deze ruimte and not Dit ruimte?
Ruimte is a de-word (de ruimte). In Dutch, you use deze (this) for de-words and dit (this) for het-words.
What is the difference between ruimte and kamer?
While both can translate to "room", ruimte is a broader term meaning "space" or a generic enclosed area (like a meeting room or storage space). Kamer is specifically used for rooms in a house, like a bedroom or a living room.
How would I say "This room is mine" using the independent possessive pronouns from this lesson?
Because ruimte is a de-word, the independent possessive pronoun also needs to take the de form. You would say: Deze ruimte is de mijne.
Why is wachten at the end of the second sentence?
The second sentence uses the modal verb moeten (must / have to). In Dutch, when you have a modal verb, the main action verb (wachten) gets pushed to the very end of the sentence in its full infinitive form.
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