Questions & Answers about Ik trek mijn jas uit.
Why is uit at the end of the sentence instead of next to trek?
The verb here is uittrekken (to take off). It is a separable verb. In a simple main sentence like this one, the conjugated part of the verb (trek) takes the second position, and the prefix (uit) gets separated and pushed to the very end of the sentence.
How would this sentence change if I added a modal verb like wil (want to)?
If you use a modal verb, the modal takes the second position. The separable verb then gets pushed to the very end of the sentence and glues back together into its full dictionary form (infinitive). So, I want to take off my coat becomes: Ik wil mijn jas uittrekken.
Does uittrekken only mean taking off clothes?
Yes, when used with items like a coat (jas), shoes, or a shirt, uittrekken means to take off clothing. While it literally translates to pull out, it is the standard Dutch word for undressing.
What is the opposite of uittrekken if I want to say I put on my coat?
The opposite is aantrekken (to put on). Just like uittrekken, it is a separable verb. So, I put on my coat is: Ik trek mijn jas aan.
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