Word
Het slechtste wat ik ken, is de bediening.
Meaning
The worst thing that I know is the service.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Het slechtste wat ik ken, is de bediening.
Why do we use wat here instead of dat for "that"?
When referring back to an abstract neuter superlative like het slechtste (the worst thing), you must use wat. If you were referring to a specific neuter noun instead, like het slechtste restaurant (the worst restaurant), you would use dat.
Why is "the worst thing" translated as just het slechtste without a word for "thing"?
In Dutch, you can turn a superlative into a noun by putting het in front of it. Het slechtste automatically means "the worst thing" or "the worst part". You do not need to add a literal word like ding.
Why is the verb ken used here instead of weet for "know"?
Kennen is used when you are familiar with a person, place, or thing through experience, like experiencing a restaurant's service. Weten is used for knowing facts or information. Since you are talking about your experience with the service, kennen is the right choice.
Why do the verbs ken and is end up right next to each other?