Breakdown of Iedere deelnemer is vandaag aanwezig.
zijn
to be
vandaag
today
ieder
every / each
de deelnemer
the participant
Questions & Answers about Iedere deelnemer is vandaag aanwezig.
Why is it iedere here and not just ieder?
Because deelnemer is a de-word (de deelnemer). Just like adjectives, distributive words like ieder and elk get an -e ending when they come before a singular de-word. If it were a het-word, like het kind (the child), you would use ieder kind without the extra -e.
Could I use elke instead of iedere in this sentence?
Yes, absolutely! Elke deelnemer and iedere deelnemer mean the exact same thing here. Iedere is sometimes considered slightly more formal or emphasizes the individuals in a group a bit more, but in everyday Dutch, they are completely interchangeable.
Is there an easy way to remember the word deelnemer?
Yes! It literally translates to "part-taker". It comes from the verb deelnemen (to participate), which is made of deel (part) and nemen (to take). The -er at the end makes it the person doing the action.
What is the opposite of aanwezig, if I want to say someone is absent?