Questions & Answers about We zoeken met z'n tweeën naar het symbool.
What does z'n mean in met z'n tweeën, and does it change depending on the subject?
z'n is short for zijn (his). In the fixed expression met z'n followed by a number or allen, it literally translates to something like "with his two". Surprisingly, z'n does not change even though the subject here is We. You say we zoeken met z'n tweeën just like you would say zij zoeken met z'n tweeën.
Why is the number written as tweeën and not just twee?
In this specific group-quantifying construction (met z'n + number), the number always takes a plural -en ending. For twee, adding -en requires a trema (the two dots) over the e to show that it is pronounced as a new syllable, making it tweeën.
Why do we use naar instead of voor for "looking for"?
In Dutch, the verb zoeken (to look or search) is strictly paired with the preposition naar when you are looking for a specific object. While English uses "for", Dutch always uses zoeken naar and never zoeken voor.
Could I put met z'n tweeën at the end of the sentence?