Word
Qua capaciteit voldoet de machine aan de eisen.
Meaning
In terms of capacity, the machine meets the requirements.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Breakdown of Qua capaciteit voldoet de machine aan de eisen.
de machine
the machine
de eis
the requirement
voldoen aan
to meet / to satisfy (requirements, expectations)
qua
in terms of, regarding
Questions & Answers about Qua capaciteit voldoet de machine aan de eisen.
How does qua work here, and why isn't there an article before capaciteit?
Qua is a preposition meaning "in terms of" or "regarding." It is used to frame a statement within a specific domain. A key rule is that qua is almost always followed directly by a bare noun, so you drop articles like de or het after it.
Since this lesson also covers -gezien, could I use that here instead of qua?
Not easily with this specific word. The preposition qua pairs directly with nouns (like capaciteit, tijd, or geld). The suffix -gezien usually attaches to adjectives (like financieel gezien or technisch gezien). Because there isn't a standard adjective form for "capacity" in Dutch, qua capaciteit is the most natural choice.
Why does the verb voldoet come before the subject de machine?
Starting the sentence with the domain-restricting phrase Qua capaciteit takes up the first grammatical position. To satisfy the Dutch V2 (verb-second) rule, the verb voldoet must come immediately after it, forcing the subject de machine to move behind the verb.
Why is the preposition aan used here?