Breakdown of De klant gaat de databundel na.
de klant
the customer
de databundel
the data plan
nagaan
to check / to investigate (to verify, find out)
Questions & Answers about De klant gaat de databundel na.
Why is the verb gaat na split up in this sentence?
The infinitive is nagaan, which means to check, trace, or verify. It is a separable verb. In a regular main clause like this one, the conjugated part (gaat) takes the second position, and the separable prefix (na) is pushed to the very end of the sentence.
How does nagaan differ from other words for "to check", like controleren?
While controleren often implies inspecting for errors, enforcing a rule, or validating a ticket, nagaan is more about verifying information, tracing facts, or going over details step-by-step. Checking a data plan to verify your limits or usage fits perfectly with nagaan.
How would I turn this into an indirect question to say "We are investigating to what extent the customer checks the data plan"?
You would say: We onderzoeken in hoeverre de klant de databundel nagaat. Because in hoeverre (to what extent) introduces a subordinate clause, the verb is pushed to the end. As a result, the separated prefix (na) and the conjugated verb (gaat) reconnect into the single word nagaat.
Is databundel the standard term for a mobile data plan?
Yes, databundel (literally "data bundle") is the everyday word used by telecom providers in the Netherlands and Flanders to refer to a mobile data allowance or plan.
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