Breakdown of De inhoud van het boek is boeiend.
zijn
to be
het boek
the book
boeiend
fascinating
van
of
de inhoud
the content
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Questions & Answers about De inhoud van het boek is boeiend.
What does inhoud mean in this sentence?
Inhoud translates to content in English. It refers to what is contained within something—in this case, what is inside the book.
How is the adjective boeiend used, and what does it mean?
Boeiend is a predicate adjective that follows the linking verb is. It means engaging or captivating. Since it is used predicatively, it remains in its base form without any additional ending.
Why is the preposition van used in van het boek?
The preposition van indicates a relationship of possession or association. In this sentence, it connects inhoud (content) with het boek (the book), much like saying "the content of the book" in English.
Does the adjective boeiend ever change its form in Dutch?
When used as a predicate adjective after a linking verb such as is, boeiend does not undergo inflection and remains unchanged. However, if it were used attributively (directly before a noun), it might take an ending.
What is the role of the definite article het in het boek?
Het is the neuter definite article in Dutch, used here because boek is a neuter noun. It functions similarly to the in English when referring to a specific item.