Breakdown of De leraar behandelt elke verplichte oefening.
de oefening
the exercise
de leraar
the teacher (schoolteacher)
elk
each, every
verplicht
mandatory / required
behandelen
to treat / to discuss (cover a topic) / to handle
Questions & Answers about De leraar behandelt elke verplichte oefening.
Why do we use elke here instead of elk?
Because oefening is a de-word (de oefening). When you use this determiner with a de-word, it always gets an -e at the end. If it were a het-word, it would be elk (like elk woord).
Could I use iedere instead of elke in this sentence?
Yes, absolutely. Elke and iedere mean the exact same thing (every) and are interchangeable here. Iedere verplichte oefening would be just as correct.
Does behandelt literally mean "treats" here?
The verb behandelen often translates strictly to "to treat", like a doctor treating a patient. However, in school or business contexts, it is the standard word for "to cover", "to discuss", or "to deal with" a topic or exercise.
Why does the adjective verplichte have an -e at the end?
Since oefening is a de-word, any adjective coming right before it gets an -e ending. The presence of the determiner elke doesn't change this standard adjective spelling rule.
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