Breakdown of Wij blijven lang in de tuin om te ontspannen.
wij
we
in
in
om
for
de tuin
the garden
ontspannen
to relax
blijven
to stay
lang
long
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Questions & Answers about Wij blijven lang in de tuin om te ontspannen.
Why is blijven used here instead of something like zijn?
In Dutch, blijven means to stay or to remain. Here, it emphasizes that you continue to be in the garden for a (relatively) long time, rather than simply stating that you are in the garden.
What is the function of lang in this sentence?
Lang means long in terms of duration. It indicates that the action (staying in the garden) takes place for an extended period of time.
How does om te ontspannen work grammatically?
Om te + infinitive is a common way in Dutch to express purpose. It indicates why you are staying in the garden — in this case, to relax.
Can I say Wij blijven in de tuin lang om te ontspannen?
While word order in Dutch can be a bit flexible, Wij blijven lang in de tuin om te ontspannen sounds more natural. Placing lang right after blijven emphasizes how long you stay.
Is there a difference between Wij blijven lang in de tuin and Wij blijven heel lang in de tuin?
Heel lang adds extra emphasis, meaning very long, which intensifies the duration more strongly than just lang.