Breakdown of Wij kenmerken deze aanpak als uniek.
wij
we
deze
this / these
als
as (like / conjunction)
uniek
unique
de aanpak
the approach
kenmerken
to characterize
Questions & Answers about Wij kenmerken deze aanpak als uniek.
Why doesn't uniek get an -e ending to agree with the de-word aanpak?
Because uniek is not placed directly in front of the noun it describes. It acts as a predicative complement introduced by als to describe the object. Adjectives in this position never take the -e ending.
Can I drop als and just say Wij kenmerken deze aanpak uniek?
No, the verb kenmerken requires als when assigning a label or quality to the object. This is a strict pattern for verbs of categorization in Dutch, similar to how you must use als with beschouwen als (to consider as) and zien als (to see as).
Where does als uniek go if I write this sentence in the present perfect tense?
It is typically placed just before the past participle at the end of the clause. You would say: Wij hebben deze aanpak als uniek gekenmerkt.
How would I change this sentence to say 'This approach is characterized by...'?
You would switch to the reflexive verb zich kenmerken door (to be characterized by). The structure changes to: Deze aanpak kenmerkt zich door... followed by a noun or an infinitive phrase.
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