…
Breakdown of Ik herinner me mijn eerste ervaring in het laboratorium nog heel goed.
ik
I
in
in
heel
very
mijn
my
nog
still
het laboratorium
the laboratory
de ervaring
the experience
herinneren
to remember
mezelf
myself
eerste
first
Questions & Answers about Ik herinner me mijn eerste ervaring in het laboratorium nog heel goed.
Why does the sentence use herinner me instead of just herinner?
In Dutch, herinneren is often used in a reflexive form: zich herinneren. So you say ik herinner me (literally, “I remember myself”) rather than just ik herinner. Many Dutch verbs need a pronoun to indicate that you’re doing the action to or for yourself.
Why is the word nog included here?
The word nog in this sentence emphasizes that you still remember the event. It conveys a sense of continuing memory, suggesting nothing has diminished that recollection over time.
What does heel goed add to the sentence?
Heel goed simply means “very well,” adding emphasis to how vivid the memory is. You could also say heel duidelijk (“very clearly”) for a similar effect. It intensifies the memory’s clarity or strength.
Why do we say mijn eerste ervaring instead of using a pronoun like die or dat?
Referring to the event explicitly as mijn eerste ervaring keeps the sentence specific and clear. The pronoun die (“that one”) could be used in a follow-up context if you had already mentioned the experience before, but when introducing it for the first time, it’s more natural to name it directly.
More from this lesson
AI Language TutorTry it ↗
“What's the best way to learn Dutch grammar?”
Dutch grammar becomes intuitive with practice. Focus on understanding the core patterns first — how sentences are structured, how verbs change form, and how words relate to each other. Our course breaks these concepts into small lessons so you can build understanding step by step.
Sign up free — start using our AI language tutor
Start learning DutchMaster Dutch — from Ik herinner me mijn eerste ervaring in het laboratorium nog heel goed to fluency
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods.
- ✓ Infinitely deep — unlimited vocabulary and grammar
- ✓ Fast-paced — build complex sentences from the start
- ✓ Unforgettable — efficient spaced repetition system
- ✓ AI tutor to answer your grammar questions