Word
Ik wil nagaan in hoeverre de provider voordelig is.
Meaning
I want to check to what extent the provider is affordable.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
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Breakdown of Ik wil nagaan in hoeverre de provider voordelig is.
ik
I
zijn
to be
willen
to want
in hoeverre
to what extent
Questions & Answers about Ik wil nagaan in hoeverre de provider voordelig is.
Why is the verb is pushed to the very end of the sentence?
The phrase in hoeverre (to what extent) introduces an indirect question. In Dutch, indirect questions function as subordinate clauses. This triggers verb-final word order, meaning the conjugated verb (is) must be pushed to the very end of its clause.
What is the difference between nagaan and controleren here?
Nagaan means to investigate, verify, or figure out something that is currently unknown. While controleren often means checking if a rule is followed or a specific fact is correct (like checking a ticket), nagaan is the natural choice when you are actively trying to determine an answer or an extent, which fits perfectly before in hoeverre.
Why use voordelig instead of goedkoop for 'affordable'?
Goedkoop simply means cheap, which can sometimes imply low quality. Voordelig translates better to advantageous, economical, or good value for money. When talking about contracts or service providers, voordelig sounds slightly more professional and focuses on getting a good deal.
Nagaan is a separable verb. Why is it written as a single word here?