Gids luistert naar muziek.

Breakdown of Gids luistert naar muziek.

naar
to
de muziek
the music
luisteren
to listen
de gids
the guide
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Questions & Answers about Gids luistert naar muziek.

What is the meaning of the sentence Gids luistert naar muziek. in English, and what are the meanings of each word?

The sentence means Guide listens to music. Breaking it down: • Gids = guide
luistert = listens (third person singular of luisteren)
naar = to
muziek = music

Why is the preposition naar used with the verb luisteren in this sentence?
In Dutch, the verb luisteren always requires the preposition naar when indicating what someone is listening to. It’s a fixed construction much like the English phrase listen to [something], even though Dutch uses a different preposition.
How is the verb luisteren conjugated here, and why does it appear as luistert?
The verb luisteren is conjugated to luistert for a third person singular subject. When the subject is singular—as gids (guide) is—the typical conjugation rule in Dutch is to add a -t to the stem of the verb.
What is the sentence structure of Gids luistert naar muziek., and how does it follow Dutch word order rules?

The sentence follows the standard Dutch word order of Subject–Verb–Object (SVO): • Gids functions as the subject
luistert is the verb
naar muziek is a prepositional phrase acting as the object, specifying what is being listened to

Why is the definite article (such as de) omitted before Gids in this sentence?
While in many everyday sentences you would expect de gids luistert naar muziek, omitting the article can be a stylistic choice. In contexts like headlines, captions, or short notes, articles are often dropped for brevity.

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