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Breakdown of Hij is druk bezig met zijn huiswerk.
zijn
to be
hij
he
met
with
zijn
his
het huiswerk
the homework
druk bezig
busy
Questions & Answers about Hij is druk bezig met zijn huiswerk.
What does druk bezig mean in this sentence?
Druk bezig literally translates as busy doing or occupied with. In this context, it indicates that he is actively engaged in doing something—in this case, his homework.
What is the role of is in the sentence?
Is is the third person singular form of the verb zijn (to be). It links the subject, Hij (he), to the predicate, describing his current state of being busy with his homework.
Why is the possessive zijn used, and what does it signify?
The word zijn means his and is used to show possession. It indicates that the homework mentioned (huiswerk) belongs to him.
What is the function of the preposition met in this sentence?
The preposition met translates to with in English. It connects the phrase druk bezig with the object huiswerk, clarifying what he is busy doing.
Is this sentence structure common in Dutch, and how does it compare to English?
Yes, it follows a typical Dutch word order for a main clause: subject (Hij), verb (is), and the complement (druk bezig met zijn huiswerk). This order closely mirrors the English subject–verb–object pattern, making it relatively easy for English speakers to understand.
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