Breakdown of De gordel van deze uitvoering is standaard.
de uitvoering
the trim level / the version
standaard
standard
de gordel
the seatbelt
Questions & Answers about De gordel van deze uitvoering is standaard.
How would I apply this lesson's grammar to say 'that of the other model' if I were making a comparison?
Because gordel is a de-word (de gordel), you use die van to say 'that of'. To say 'that of the other model', you would say die van de andere uitvoering. If you were replacing a het-word, you would use dat van instead.
What exactly does uitvoering mean in this context?
In the context of cars, electronics, or other commercial products, an uitvoering refers to a 'model', 'version', 'edition', or 'trim level'. It comes from the verb uitvoeren (to execute or carry out), so it literally translates to 'execution'—referring to how a specific design was built or executed.
Could I use a possessive 's and say deze uitvoerings gordel instead?
No, that would sound very unnatural in Dutch. While the language does use a possessive 's for people (like Anna's auto or mijn vaders gordel), inanimate objects and concepts almost exclusively use the van construction, exactly as it is written here: de gordel van deze uitvoering.
Does gordel always mean 'seatbelt'?
In a vehicle context, yes; it is the standard shorthand for veiligheidsgordel (safety belt). While it can mean a general belt, you will more commonly hear riem for a clothing belt. You will also see gordel used for rings or zones, such as the famous grachtengordel (canal ring) in Amsterdam.
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