Breakdown of Het team weigert de bepaling na te leven.
het team
the team
te
to (infinitive marker)
weigeren
to refuse
naleven
to comply with / to observe
de bepaling
the provision
Questions & Answers about Het team weigert de bepaling na te leven.
Why is te placed in the middle of na te leven?
Naleven (to comply with / to observe) is a separable verb. When you use a separable verb in a te + infinitive construction, the word te is placed between the prefix (na) and the root verb (leven). Notice that they are written as three separate words: na te leven.
Why does de bepaling come before the infinitive?
The main verb here is weigert (refuses), which triggers a te + infinitive construction. The conjugated verb takes the second position in the sentence, while the verbal group na te leven is pushed to the very end. The direct object (de bepaling) is placed between them.
How could we extend this sentence using the formal relative pronoun hetgeen?
Hetgeen means 'which' and is used to refer back to a complete preceding clause. Because this sentence already has a formal tone, hetgeen fits perfectly. You could add a comma and say: , hetgeen tot een boete zal leiden (...which will lead to a fine). In informal everyday speech, you would simply use wat.
Are there common synonyms for naleven?
Yes, a very common alternative is zich houden aan (to abide by / to stick to). If you used that instead, the sentence would become: Het team weigert zich aan de bepaling te houden. However, naleven is an excellent formal B2 word that pairs frequently with rules, laws, and provisions.
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