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Questions & Answers about Jij drinkt graag water.
Why is the word for you sometimes jij and sometimes je?
Jij is used when the subject is emphasized. Je is more common in casual speech or when stressing the you is not necessary. Both mean the same thing (the second-person singular pronoun), but jij draws attention to the subject.
Why do we say drinkt instead of drink?
In Dutch, verbs change depending on the subject. With jij (you), the present tense form of drinken (to drink) adds a -t, becoming drinkt.
What does graag mean in this context?
Graag indicates that you enjoy or like doing something. So Jij drinkt graag water suggests that you like drinking water.
Could I leave out graag and still be correct?
Yes, you could say Jij drinkt water, which simply states the fact that you drink water. But adding graag emphasizes that you do so willingly or with pleasure.
What if I want to say I like drinking water?
You would say Ik drink graag water. You replace jij with ik and keep the same verb structure (with drink instead of drinkt).
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