Breakdown of Je moet betalen, anders zetten we je abonnement stop.
betalen
to pay
moeten
to have to, must
we
we (unstressed form of wij)
je
your (unstressed)
Questions & Answers about Je moet betalen, anders zetten we je abonnement stop.
Why does the second clause use the inverted word order zetten we?
In Dutch, anders functions as an adverb. When it is placed at the beginning of a clause to mean 'otherwise,' it takes up the first grammatical position. This forces the verb into the second position, causing subject-verb inversion: anders zetten we.
What is the grammatical role of the word stop at the very end of the sentence?
It is the prefix of the separable verb stopzetten (to cancel or terminate). Because the second half of the sentence acts as a main clause, the conjugated verb (zetten) takes the second position, and the separable prefix (stop) gets pushed to the very end.
Could I use the conjunction of instead of anders to say 'or we will cancel your subscription'?
Yes, but it changes the grammar. The word of (or) is a standard coordinating conjunction, meaning it does not occupy a numbered position in the clause. If you used it, the word order would remain straight: of we zetten je abonnement stop. Using anders adds a stronger 'if you do not' conditional meaning and requires inversion.
Is stopzetten used for all types of cancellations?