Questions & Answers about Het boek is licht.
Why is the adjective licht and not lichte?
In this lesson, you are learning to add an -e to adjectives. However, you only do that when the adjective comes directly before the noun (like in the phrase het lichte boek). Because licht comes after the verb is here, it stays in its basic dictionary form.
Since boek is a het word, does that change the spelling of licht?
No. When an adjective comes after the verb like this, it never changes its spelling, regardless of whether the noun is a de word, a het word, or plural. It will always just be licht.
Does licht mean light in weight, or light in color?
Just like in English, licht can mean both! Without more context, this sentence could mean the book is not heavy to carry, or that its cover is a pale color.
How should I pronounce the ch in licht?
The ch in Dutch makes a raspy sound in the back of your throat, like the ch in the Scottish word loch or the name Bach. It does not sound like the ch in the English word cheese.
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