Breakdown of Het oranje overhemd is mooi.
mooi
beautiful
het overhemd
the shirt (button-up)
oranje
orange (color)
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Questions & Answers about Het oranje overhemd is mooi.
Why doesn't mooi get an -e added to the end?
Because it comes directly after the verb is. When an adjective describes a noun but is separated from it by a verb, it never gets an extra -e added to the end.
Since Het overhemd is a definite noun, shouldn't the adjective before it get an -e? Why is it just oranje?
Normally, yes! An adjective before a definite het word gets an -e. However, adjectives that already end in an -e in their basic form, like the colors oranje and roze, are exceptions. They never get a second -e added to them.
Why does this sentence use Het instead of De?
What is the difference between a hemd and an overhemd?
An overhemd specifically refers to a button-up dress shirt, literally meant to be worn over something else. A hemd by itself usually refers to an undershirt or a tank top.