Breakdown of Blijf rustig staan en laat je zorgen los, want je bent veilig hier.
zijn
to be
hier
here
en
and
staan
to stand
want
because
je
you
rustig
calm
je
your
blijven
to remain
loslaten
to let go
veilig
safe
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Questions & Answers about Blijf rustig staan en laat je zorgen los, want je bent veilig hier.
What does the imperative phrase "Blijf rustig staan" instruct, and how is it structured grammatically?
It tells someone to stay calm or remain composed. Here, "blijf" is the imperative form of "blijven" (to remain) and "rustig staan" literally means to stand calmly. Although it may sound like a physical instruction, it’s meant figuratively—to maintain a calm state of mind.
How is the separable verb "loslaten" used in the sentence, and why is it split as "laat je zorgen los"?
"Loslaten" means "to let go" or "release". In Dutch, many verbs are separable; this means the prefix (here, "los") separates from the main part of the verb in an independent clause. In the sentence, the command becomes "laat je zorgen los" with "laat" as the imperative form of "laten" and "los" moved to the end. This is a common syntactical pattern in Dutch.
What does the conjunction "want" signify in this sentence?
"Want" functions as a coordinating conjunction that means "because". It connects two independent clauses: the command to stay calm and let go of worries, and the reassurance that "je bent veilig hier" (you are safe here). It explains the reason behind the instruction.
What role does the pronoun "je" play in the phrase "laat je zorgen los"?
In this context, "je" means "your". It indicates that the worries being referred to belong to the person addressed. In Dutch imperative constructions, it is common to position the possessive pronoun between the verb and its object, so "laat je zorgen los" clearly means to let go of one’s own worries.
How does the word order in this Dutch sentence differ from English, particularly with respect to separable verbs?
In Dutch, separable verbs like "loslaten" split into two parts in main clauses: the imperative "laat" comes first, followed by the object "je zorgen", and the separable prefix "los" appears at the end. In English, phrasal verbs (such as "let go") typically stay together or have a different placement of objects. This distinctive word order is a key feature for learners to grasp when transitioning from English to Dutch.