Breakdown of Ik weet dat de eis of meer ervaring of meer kennis is.
ik
I
zijn
to be
weten
to know (a fact)
of
or
Questions & Answers about Ik weet dat de eis of meer ervaring of meer kennis is.
Why are there two ofs in this sentence?
Normally, a single of means "or" (or "whether"). But when paired as of ... of, they form a double conjunction meaning "either ... or". So, of meer ervaring of meer kennis translates directly to "either more experience or more knowledge".
Why is the verb is all the way at the end?
The sentence is split into a main clause (Ik weet) and a subordinate clause starting with dat (that). In Dutch, a subordinate clause pushes the conjugated verb to the very end of the sentence. Here, that verb is is.
Does the double conjunction of ... of affect the verb placement?
No, of ... of is a coordinating conjunction, which means it simply links two equal parts (here, meer ervaring and meer kennis) without changing the word order itself. The verb is pushed to the end purely because of the word dat.
What exactly is an eis?
The noun de eis means "the requirement" or "the demand". You will often see it in job applications, assignments, or official rules where specific things are required (the plural is eisen).