Wij scheppen royaal op, want de familie is groot.
We dish up generously, because the family is large.
Breakdown of Wij scheppen royaal op, want de familie is groot.
zijn
to be
groot
big
wij
we
de familie
the family
want
because
opscheppen
to dish up / serve (food)
royaal
generous (ample, lavish)
Questions & Answers about Wij scheppen royaal op, want de familie is groot.
Why is the verb scheppen separated from op here, and what else can this verb mean?
The verb is opscheppen, which is a separable verb meaning to dish up or serve food. In a main clause, the prefix op moves to the end of the clause. Also, it is very useful to know that opscheppen is the most common Dutch word for bragging or showing off!
Why is the word order de familie is groot instead of pushing the verb to the end?
The sentence uses want (because), which is a coordinating conjunction. This means it connects two main clauses and keeps the standard subject-verb word order. If you used omdat (which also means because), it would trigger a subordinate clause and push the verb to the end: omdat de familie groot is.
Could I use het gezin instead of de familie in this sentence?
It depends on exactly who you are feeding. Het gezin refers strictly to your nuclear family (parents and children). De familie refers to your extended family. Since this sentence implies a big group being fed, de familie makes perfect sense.
Is royaal commonly used to describe food?
Yes! While royaal literally means royal, it is frequently used as an adverb meaning generously, plentifully, or liberally. It is a very natural way to describe large food portions or generous tipping.
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