Breakdown of De bijsluiter raadplegen indien u twijfelt.
u
you (formal)
twijfelen
to doubt / to hesitate
de bijsluiter
the package leaflet
indien
in the event that
Questions & Answers about De bijsluiter raadplegen indien u twijfelt.
Why does the verb twijfelt go at the very end of the sentence?
Because of the word indien (in the event that / if). Indien is a subordinating conjunction, which means it introduces a dependent clause and pushes its conjugated verb (twijfelt) to the end of that clause.
What is the difference between indien and als?
Both words mean 'if', but indien is much more formal. It is mostly used in official written language, like legal documents, manuals, or medical instructions. In everyday spoken Dutch, you would almost always use als.
Why does the first half of the sentence use the infinitive raadplegen without a subject?
In formal written instructions, such as on medicine packaging, recipes, or public signs, it is very common to use the full infinitive verb (raadplegen) as a general command. This acts just like saying 'Consult...' in English without needing to use an imperative verb form.
What exactly is a bijsluiter?
A bijsluiter is the specific word for the informational paper leaflet enclosed inside medicine packaging. It comes from the separable verb bijsluiten (to enclose).