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Questions & Answers about Ze gaat morgen naar school.
What does the pronoun ze refer to in this sentence?
In this context, ze translates to "she". Although ze can also mean "they" in other contexts, the verb form "gaat" (which is singular) confirms that it refers to a single person, namely "she".
Why is "gaat" used instead of "gaan"?
The verb "gaan" (to go) is conjugated as "gaat" in the third person singular form. Since the subject ze is singular (she), the correct conjugation is "gaat".
What does "morgen" mean, and why is it placed after the verb?
"Morgen" means "tomorrow". In Dutch, time adverbs like "morgen" typically follow the finite verb in main clauses. Its placement immediately after "gaat" highlights when the action will occur.
How does the sentence express a future event using a present tense verb?
Even though "gaat" is in the present tense, the presence of a clear time indicator ("morgen") signals that the action will take place in the future. This is a common strategy in Dutch to indicate future events without changing the verb tense.
Why is there no article before "school" in "naar school"?
In Dutch, when talking about attending school as an institution or activity, the article is often omitted, making "naar school" the idiomatic way to say "to school." Using an article (as in "naar de school") would usually refer to a specific school building or location.
What role does the preposition "naar" play in this sentence?
The preposition "naar" translates to "to" in English and indicates direction or destination. In this sentence, it shows that the subject is going to school.
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