Questions & Answers about Ik druk op de knop.
How would I change this sentence to say 'I press on that' using the grammar from this lesson?
To replace op de knop (on the button) with 'on that', you combine daar and op to make a pronominal adverb. The sentence becomes Ik druk daarop. If you just wanted to say 'I press on it' without special emphasis, you would use erop (Ik druk erop).
In English we just 'press the button'. Do I always need to say op in Dutch?
Yes, the verb drukken (to press) requires the fixed preposition op when you are talking about pushing a button, a key, or a switch. In Dutch, you literally say that you press on the button.
Can de knop mean a digital button on a computer screen too?
Yes! De knop is a very versatile word. It is used for both physical buttons, like on a remote control or an elevator, and digital buttons that you click on a website or an app.
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