De voorbereiding voor het feest is erg belangrijk.

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De voorbereiding voor het feest is erg belangrijk.
Meaning
The preparation for the party is very important.
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Breakdown of De voorbereiding voor het feest is erg belangrijk.

zijn
to be
voor
for
belangrijk
important
erg
very
het feest
the party
de voorbereiding
the preparation
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Questions & Answers about De voorbereiding voor het feest is erg belangrijk.

Why does the sentence use de instead of het for voorbereiding?
In Dutch, voorbereiding is a feminine noun, and most feminine nouns take de as their article. Generally, de is used for masculine and feminine nouns, while het is used for neuter nouns.
How should I pronounce voorbereiding?
You can break it down as voor-be-rei-ding. The v in voor is pronounced similarly to the English f, but slightly softer. The r in Dutch can be a bit more rolled or guttural, depending on the accent.
Is there a difference between erg and words like heel or zeer?
All three words can mean very, but erg is more casual. Heel is also common and equally casual. Zeer is less frequent and tends to sound more formal or literary.
Why do we say voor het feest rather than naar het feest?
In this context, voor expresses the purpose or goal: preparation for the party. If you used naar, it would imply a direction or movement toward the party, which doesn’t match the intended meaning of getting ready for something.
Can I use belangrijk for other important things besides a party?
Yes. Belangrijk means important in general. You can use it for anything you consider significant, like een belangrijk document (an important document) or een belangrijke beslissing (an important decision).

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