Ik sta vroeg op in de ochtend.

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Breakdown of Ik sta vroeg op in de ochtend.

• in: in
• vroeg: early
• opstaan: to get up
• de ochtend: the morning

Questions & Answers about Ik sta vroeg op in de ochtend.

Why does the verb split into sta and op here?

In Dutch, opstaan (to get up) is a separable verb. This means in the present tense, the prefix op often moves to the end of the phrase. Hence, we say Ik sta vroeg op instead of Ik opsta vroeg.

Why do we use vroeg?

Vroeg means "early" in Dutch. It modifies the verb opstaan to indicate the time of day you get up, emphasizing that it's early.

Is in de ochtend the same as 's ochtends?

Both expressions mean essentially the same: in the morning. In de ochtend is more explicit, while 's ochtends is a bit more idiomatic. Both are correct and commonly used.

How do you pronounce ochtend?

The ch in ochtend is a guttural sound made at the back of the throat, similar to the ch in the Scottish word "loch." It might feel tough at first, but it gets easier with practice!