Breakdown of Wij behandelen nu hetzelfde aspect als gisteren.
wij
we
nu
now
gisteren
yesterday
als
as (like / conjunction)
behandelen
to treat / to discuss (cover a topic) / to handle
hetzelfde
the same
het aspect
the aspect
Questions & Answers about Wij behandelen nu hetzelfde aspect als gisteren.
Why is it hetzelfde aspect and not dezelfde aspect?
Because aspect is a neuter noun (het aspect). When saying 'the same', you use hetzelfde for het-words and dezelfde for de-words and plurals.
Why does this sentence use als and not dan for the comparison?
When you express that things are identical ('the same as'), Dutch always uses hetzelfde ... als or dezelfde ... als. You only use dan when expressing a difference, such as with a comparative (groter dan) or when using een ander ('a different one than').
Does behandelen mean 'to treat' in a medical sense, or 'to discuss'?
It can be both! Behandelen is a very versatile verb. Just like in English, it can mean treating a patient, treating someone with respect, or treating (meaning to cover or discuss) a specific topic, which is what is happening in this sentence.
Could I put nu at the beginning of the sentence?
Yes, you can say Nu behandelen wij hetzelfde aspect als gisteren. Placing nu at the start adds a bit of emphasis to the time. Just remember that because the time word is in the first position, the subject and verb must invert to keep the verb in the second position (behandelen wij).
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