Breakdown of De omzet neemt in de zomer aanzienlijk toe.
in
in
de zomer
the summer
aanzienlijk
considerably
de omzet
the revenue
toenemen
to increase
Questions & Answers about De omzet neemt in de zomer aanzienlijk toe.
Why is toe at the very end of the sentence?
The verb here is toenemen (to increase), which is a separable verb. In a regular main clause, the conjugated part (neemt) takes the second position, while the separable prefix (toe) is pushed all the way to the end of the sentence.
Why does in de zomer come before aanzienlijk?
This follows the standard Dutch word order rule often called Time-Manner-Place. In de zomer tells us when it happens (Time), and aanzienlijk tells us how it happens (Manner). Therefore, the time phrase comes first.
What exactly does aanzienlijk mean here?
Aanzienlijk means "considerably" or "significantly". It acts as an adverb describing the increase. At the B1 level, you will frequently see it paired with verbs that describe a change or trend, such as toenemen (to increase), groeien (to grow), or afnemen (to decrease).
Is omzet the same as profit?
No, they are different business terms. Omzet means "revenue" or "turnover" (the total money a business brings in). If you want to talk about "profit" (the money left over after expenses), you should use the word winst.
How would I use the subordinating conjunction sinds to say "Since the summer started, the revenue increases considerably"?
You would say: Sinds de zomer is begonnen, neemt de omzet aanzienlijk toe. The sinds part is a subclause, so its verbs are pushed to the end. Because this entire subclause acts as the first position of the overall sentence, the main clause must immediately follow with its verb (neemt) to satisfy the verb-second rule.
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