Breakdown of De schijf draait heel snel.
snel
fast
heel
very
draaien
to turn / to revolve
de schijf
the wheel
Questions & Answers about De schijf draait heel snel.
Why is "wheel" translated as schijf here instead of wiel?
While wiel is the standard word for a car or bicycle wheel, schijf refers to a flat, solid disc or disk. In specific contexts, like a potter's wheel or a grinding wheel, English uses "wheel" where Dutch uses schijf.
Does draait mean "turns" or "spins"?
It means both! The verb draaien is the general term for to turn, to rotate, or to spin. You will also see it used for turning a dial, turning a corner, or even playing a song on the radio.
Could I use erg snel instead of heel snel here?
Yes, both mean "very fast" and are perfectly correct. Heel (which literally means whole) is often preferred in everyday Dutch when describing physical facts like speed or size, while erg is frequently used with feelings or opinions. However, they are largely interchangeable.
How would I connect this to a clause using zoals (as / like), such as "as you see"?
You would add it after a comma. Because zoals is a subordinating conjunction, it pushes the verb in its own clause to the very end. The sentence becomes: De schijf draait heel snel, zoals je ziet.
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