Breakdown of De route van de koerier wordt steeds langer.
lang
long
worden
to become
van
from (possession, starting point) / made of
steeds
again and again, constantly / still (in 'nog steeds')
de route
the route
de koerier
the courier
Questions & Answers about De route van de koerier wordt steeds langer.
How does steeds langer translate to "increasingly long"?
In Dutch, combining steeds (constantly) with a comparative adjective like langer (longer) is the standard way to show continuous change. It translates perfectly to "increasingly long" or "longer and longer."
Does steeds always mean "increasingly"?
No, it only takes on the meaning of "increasingly" or "more and more" when paired with a comparative word. On its own, steeds usually means "always" or "constantly." You will also frequently see it in the phrase nog steeds, which means "still."
Why use wordt here instead of is?
Worden acts as the verb "to become" or "to get" in this context. While you could technically say the route is increasingly long, using wordt emphasizes the ongoing process of the route getting longer over time.
Why say de route van de koerier instead of de koeriers route?
While using an 's for possession exists in Dutch, using van (the route of the courier) is the most natural and common way to express possession for nouns like this. It sounds much more conversational and avoids tricky spelling rules.
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