Wij moeten veel oefenen, zodat wij beter kunnen spreken.

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Breakdown of Wij moeten veel oefenen, zodat wij beter kunnen spreken.

• spreken: to speak
• veel: a lot
• oefenen: to practice
• beter: better
• zodat: so that
• moeten: must
• kunnen: to be able

Questions & Answers about Wij moeten veel oefenen, zodat wij beter kunnen spreken.

Why do we use zodat here instead of omdat?

Zodat means "so that" in English and emphasizes the purpose or result of the action. It is used to express what we want to achieve (speaking better). Omdat ("because") is used for giving reasons, not goals or results.

What does moeten mean here, and is it similar to "must" or "have to" in English?

Yes, moeten can mean "must" or "have to" in English. It expresses necessity or obligation. In the sentence, it indicates the necessity to practice a lot in order to speak better.

Why is wij beter kunnen spreken placed at the end of the sentence?

In Dutch, when you use a subordinating conjunction such as zodat, the verb(s) go to the end of the clause. So in the dependent clause "zodat wij beter kunnen spreken," the verbs kunnen and spreken come at the end.

Is there any difference between using veel oefenen and veel oefenen moeten?

Yes, in the sentence, wij moeten veel oefenen means "We must practice a lot." If you tried to say wij moeten veel oefenen moeten, it would be repetitive and incorrect. You only need moeten once to show necessity.