Breakdown of Wij geven niet toe aan de impulsieve miskoop.
impulsief
impulsive
de miskoop
the bad buy
toegeven aan
to give in to
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Questions & Answers about Wij geven niet toe aan de impulsieve miskoop.
How does the verb toegeven work with the preposition aan here?
The verb is toegeven, which means "to give in" or "to admit". Because this is a main clause, the verb splits, putting the core verb (geven) in the second position and the prefix (toe) later in the sentence. When you give in to something, you use the fixed preposition aan.
How exactly does the word miskoop translate to "bad buy"?
It is a compound noun made of the prefix mis- (wrong, bad) and koop (purchase). Just like the English prefix "mis-", it indicates something went wrong. You will also see this prefix in Dutch words like misstap (misstep) or misverstand (misunderstanding).
Why does the spelling change from impulsief to impulsieve?
Because miskoop is a de-word preceded by the definite article de, the adjective requires an -e ending. When you add an -e to an adjective ending in -f, the -f changes to a -v- to keep the pronunciation smooth (just like actief becomes actieve).
Why is niet placed right before toe?