Breakdown of We noemen de afdeling kortweg administratie.
wij
we
noemen
to call, to name
de afdeling
the department
de administratie
the administration / the records
kortweg
in short / for short (concisely)
Questions & Answers about We noemen de afdeling kortweg administratie.
How does the suffix -weg work in the word kortweg?
The suffix -weg is used to turn an adjective (like kort, meaning short) into an adverb of manner. It often adds a sense of "simply", "just", or "in a [adjective] way". In this sentence, kortweg translates to "for short" or "briefly". You will also see this in words like simpelweg (simply) and botweg (bluntly).
Can I also use kortweg to mean "shortly" as in "I will be there shortly"?
No, kortweg is only used to describe the manner in which something is said or done (meaning briefly, or without elaboration). If you want to say "shortly" in the sense of time (meaning "soon"), you must use a word like binnenkort or gauw.
Why is kortweg placed between de afdeling and administratie?
In Dutch, the standard place for an adverb of manner is usually after the direct object (which is de afdeling here). Furthermore, when using the verb noemen (to call or name), the actual name being assigned (administratie) typically comes at the very end of the phrase.
Why is there no article like de before administratie?
When using verbs like noemen to assign a name, title, or label to something, you usually drop the article before that label. This works exactly like English: we say "we call the department administration", rather than "we call it the administration".
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