Breakdown of Wij beschikken over voldoende capaciteit.
de capaciteit
the capacity
beschikken over
to have at one's disposal
Questions & Answers about Wij beschikken over voldoende capaciteit.
Why use beschikken over instead of just hebben?
Beschikken over translates best to "to have at one's disposal" or "to possess." It is slightly more formal and specific than hebben, often used in professional, technical, or official contexts to emphasize that you have active access to the resources mentioned.
What is the difference between voldoende and genoeg?
They both mean "enough" or "sufficient," and in this sentence, genoeg capaciteit would also be perfectly correct. However, voldoende is slightly more formal and is often used in business or academic contexts, making it a natural pair with a formal verb like beschikken over.
Why doesn't voldoende get an -e ending here, since capaciteit is a de word?
The word voldoende is an exception to the normal adjective rules. It is originally a present participle (from the verb voldoen, meaning "to suffice"). When used to mean "sufficient" or "enough," it never takes an extra -e ending, regardless of whether the noun is a de or het word.
How would I add a domain restriction to this sentence, like "personnel-wise"?
You can use the current lesson's grammar by adding personeel gezien or qua personeel. You could place it at the start to emphasize the domain: Personeel gezien beschikken wij over voldoende capaciteit (notice the verb inversion!). Alternatively, you can place it in the middle of the sentence: Wij beschikken qua personeel over voldoende capaciteit.
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