Breakdown of Anna en Tom gaan naar een feestje.
Anna
Anna
Tom
Tom
gaan
to go
naar
to
en
and
het feestje
the party
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Questions & Answers about Anna en Tom gaan naar een feestje.
What does en mean in this sentence?
En is a conjunction in Dutch that means and in English. It simply connects the two names, Anna and Tom.
Why is the verb gaan used instead of gaat?
Dutch verbs change form depending on the subject. Since Anna en Tom forms a plural subject (two people), the base form gaan is used. If the subject were singular (e.g., Zij gaat for she goes), the verb would change accordingly.
What role does naar play in the sentence?
Naar is a preposition that means to in English. It indicates direction or destination; in this case, it tells you where Anna en Tom are going.
What does the article een indicate before feestje?
Een is the indefinite article in Dutch, equivalent to a or an in English. It shows that the noun feestje (meaning party) is non-specific.
What is the significance of the diminutive form feestje?
The suffix -je in feestje makes it a diminutive form. In Dutch, this can add a nuance of familiarity, informality, or imply that the party might be a smaller, cozier event compared to a larger celebration.