De kat rent buiten in de tuin.

The cat runs outside in the garden.

Breakdown of De kat rent buiten in de tuin.

• de kat: the cat
• in: in
• de tuin: the garden
• buiten: outside
• rennen: to run

Questions & Answers about De kat rent buiten in de tuin.

Why is rent used here instead of another verb like loopt?

In Dutch, rent comes from the verb rennen (to run), and it indicates that the cat is running rather than walking. Loopt would come from lopen (to walk), which suggests a slower movement.

Is rent equivalent to "runs" or "is running" in English?

Yes. Dutch doesn't always differentiate between simple and continuous forms the way English does. So De kat rent can mean both "The cat runs" and "The cat is running."

Why do we say buiten in de tuin together, and not just in de tuin?

Buiten emphasizes the idea that the cat is outside, and in de tuin specifies the location of that outside space. It’s a way of describing exactly where the cat is running: outside, specifically in the garden.

How is tuin pronounced in Dutch?

Tuin is pronounced somewhat like "tine" in English, with a slightly different vowel sound. The "ui" in Dutch is a unique diphthong that sounds like [œy] (starting with an "uh" shape of the mouth and moving to an "ee" shape).