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What does the verb wordt mean in the sentence "De hond wordt moe"?
In this sentence, wordt comes from the verb worden, which means "to become." Here, it indicates that the dog is in the process of changing state—that is, it is becoming tired.
Why is wordt used instead of is in the sentence?
Wordt emphasizes the process of transformation. Using wordt tells us that the dog wasn’t tired before but is now in the process of becoming tired. In contrast, is (from zijn) would simply describe the dog as tired without implying any change.
How does the adjective moe function in this sentence, and why is it not inflected?
The adjective moe serves as a predicative adjective describing the subject de hond. When adjectives are used after linking verbs like wordt, they remain in their basic, uninflected form in Dutch—similar to how adjectives in English do not change form based on the noun.
What tense is "De hond wordt moe" written in?
The sentence is in the present simple tense. It communicates that the process of the dog becoming tired is occurring right now.
How might you rephrase the sentence to stress the ongoing nature of this change?