Questions & Answers about De fan is jaloers op de roem.
Why does this sentence use op instead of van for "of"?
In Dutch, adjectives often pair with specific prepositions that don't match English. To be "jealous of" is always jaloers op (literally "jealous on"). You will never use van in this context.
Is the noun roem related to the adjective for "famous"?
Yes, it is the root word! Roem means "fame" or "glory". When you add the prefix be- and suffix -d, you get the very common adjective beroemd (famous).
How would I apply this lesson's topic (mogen for concession) to say "The fan may be jealous of the fame, (but...)"?
You would use mag as the conjugated verb and move the infinitive zijn to the end of the clause. A typical construction would be: De fan mag dan jaloers zijn op de roem, (maar...). Adding words like dan or dan wel is standard for emphasizing this "may be true, but..." meaning.
As an English loanword, does fan behave like a normal Dutch noun?
Yes, it takes the de article and simply adds an -s for the plural (de fans). The pronunciation remains very close to English, though the "a" might sound slightly shorter and more Dutch depending on the speaker.
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