Wij willen graag elkaars ervaringen bespreken.

we

Breakdown of Wij willen graag elkaars ervaringen bespreken.

• willen: to want
• graag: gladly
• bespreken: to discuss
• de ervaring: the experience
• elkaars: each other's

Questions & Answers about Wij willen graag elkaars ervaringen bespreken.

Why do we use graag in this sentence instead of just saying Wij willen elkaars ervaringen bespreken?

In Dutch, graag is added to express desire or enthusiasm. While Wij willen elkaars ervaringen bespreken isn’t wrong, graag shows that you really want to do it. It’s a common way to soften your statement and can be compared to adding “would like to” in English rather than just “want to.”

What is elkaars and how is it formed?

Elkaars is the possessive form of elkaar, meaning “each other.” In English, we say “each other’s experiences,” and in Dutch, we add an -s to elkaar to form the possessive.

Why is the verb bespreken at the end of the sentence?

In Dutch subordinate clauses or certain sentence structures, the main verb can appear at the end. Here, it’s not strictly subordinate, but in a sentence with multiple verbs (such as “willen” + another verb), the main action (bespreken) often moves to the end of the clause.

Is bespreken the same as saying “to talk about” something?

Yes, bespreken closely means “to discuss” (or “talk about in detail”). It often focuses on a more formal or thorough discussion, while verbs like praten or spreken can be more general expressions of speaking.

Why is it Wij instead of We? Are they interchangeable?

Wij and We both mean “we,” but Wij is the stressed form, often used in writing or when you want emphasis (like We, as a group, want to do this). We is the unstressed form and appears more often in casual conversation.