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Breakdown of De uitleg over de grammatica is erg leerzaam.
zijn
to be
over
about
erg
very
de grammatica
the grammar
leerzaam
instructive
de uitleg
the explanation
Questions & Answers about De uitleg over de grammatica is erg leerzaam.
Why does the sentence use de instead of het in de uitleg?
In Dutch, uitleg is what’s called a “de-word,” meaning it typically goes with the article de. There’s no simple rule for which words are “de-words” and which are “het-words,” so many learners memorize them as vocabulary items.
What does erg mean in is erg leerzaam, and can I replace it with other words?
Erg literally means “very” or “really.” It emphasizes how instructive something is. You could also use alternatives like heel (very), zeer (very), or ontzettend (extremely) to express different degrees of emphasis.
Why do we say uitleg over de grammatica and not another preposition?
In Dutch, over is a common preposition to indicate something is about a particular subject. You’ll often see over used when referring to the topic or content of the explanation.
What part of speech is leerzaam, and is it commonly used?
The word leerzaam is an adjective that means “educational” or “instructive.” It’s fairly common and is often used to describe activities, explanations, or experiences that help you learn something.
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