Breakdown of De fysiotherapeut kijkt naar mijn nek.
de fysiotherapeut
the physical therapist
de nek
the neck
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Questions & Answers about De fysiotherapeut kijkt naar mijn nek.
How would I add wat to this sentence to mean the physiotherapist looks at my neck 'a little' or 'for a bit'?
You would place it after the verb: De fysiotherapeut kijkt wat naar mijn nek. Using wat this way softens the action, making it sound more casual, like taking a quick or slight look.
Why does the sentence use nek instead of hals?
In Dutch, nek specifically refers to the back of the neck, which is usually what a physiotherapist treats. The front part of the neck and throat is called the hals.
Why is the preposition naar used here?
The verb kijken (to look) almost always takes the preposition naar when you are looking at a target or direction. It translates directly to looking 'at' something.
Is there a more common or shorter way to say fysiotherapeut?
Yes, in everyday conversation, Dutch people usually shorten it to fysio. For example, you might say: Ik moet naar de fysio (I have to go to the physio).