Breakdown of Hij vraagt in hoeverre de limiet transparant is.
zijn
to be
hij
he / it (referring to a 'de'-word)
vragen
to ask
in hoeverre
to what extent
Questions & Answers about Hij vraagt in hoeverre de limiet transparant is.
Why does the verb is go at the very end of this sentence instead of right after limiet?
The phrase in hoeverre introduces an indirect question. In Dutch, an indirect question functions as a subordinate clause. This means it triggers verb-final word order, pushing the verb (is) to the very end of the sentence.
Could I keep the normal question word order and say Hij vraagt in hoeverre is de limiet transparant?
No, that is a common mistake for English speakers. While the direct question would be In hoeverre is de limiet transparant?, placing it after Hij vraagt embeds it into the main sentence. This turns it into a subordinate clause, so you must move the verb to the end.
Is in hoeverre always written as two separate words?
Yes, it is always written as two words. It literally translates to 'in how far' but is the standard way to express 'to what extent' or 'how much' in formal Dutch.
In this context, could I use a more native Dutch word instead of the loanword transparant?
Yes, when talking about rules or limits being clear and easy to understand, you could also use helder or duidelijk. However, transparant is very common and perfectly natural, especially in business or political contexts.