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Why is "hebt" used instead of "heb"?
In Dutch, hebt is the correct conjugation of the verb hebben ("to have") for jij (you). When talking about "you have," you say jij hebt.
What is the difference between "jij" and "je"?
Both mean you in English. Jij is more emphatic, putting emphasis on the person, whereas je is often used in everyday speech and can sound slightly less formal.
Is "ook" always placed right after the subject?
Not necessarily. You could place ook elsewhere in the sentence, but the meaning or emphasis might change. Commonly, ook is placed after the subject or near it to indicate "also."
Why is "een" used here?
Een is the indefinite article in Dutch, equivalent to a in English. Since we're talking about a single, unspecified book, we use een.
Could this sentence be shortened to "Jij hebt een boek ook"?
Technically, Jij hebt een boek ook is grammatically possible but is less natural in normal Dutch speech. Usually, ook is placed right after hebt or near the beginning of the sentence, rather than at the end.