Questions & Answers about Op het dorpsplein is een leuke markt.
Why is there an s in the middle of the word dorpsplein?
This is a linking s (tussen-s), which connects the two nouns dorp (village) and plein (square) to form a compound noun. In Dutch, an s is often added between nouns to make the pronunciation flow better. The general rule is based on sound: if native speakers naturally insert an s sound when combining the words, you write it. It is especially common after words ending in consonants like p, k, or t.
Why does the verb is come before the subject een leuke markt?
This sentence uses inversion because it starts with a phrase indicating location (Op het dorpsplein). In a standard Dutch main clause, the conjugated verb must sit in the second structural position. To keep the verb is in position two, the subject (een leuke markt) has to move to the spot immediately after the verb.
Refresher: Why does leuk get an -e ending here (leuke)?