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What does "vaardigheid" mean in English, and is it used as a countable or uncountable noun?
"Vaardigheid" translates to "skill" or "proficiency." In this sentence, it expresses an abstract concept—that having skill is important—so it functions as an uncountable noun in a general sense.
Why is there no article (like "de" or "het") before "vaardigheid" in the sentence?
In Dutch, when making general statements about abstract concepts, it’s common to omit the article. Here, "Vaardigheid is belangrijk" conveys a broad truth similar to saying "Skill is important" in English, where no article is needed.
Why does the adjective "belangrijk" appear in its base form without an ending?
Adjectives in Dutch take an –e ending when they modify a noun that is definite, plural, or accompanied by an article. Since "vaardigheid" is used in a general, abstract sense without an article, the adjective stays in its bare form as "belangrijk."
What is the sentence structure of "Vaardigheid is belangrijk," and how does it compare to English?
This sentence follows a basic Subject–Verb–Predicate structure. "Vaardigheid" is the subject, "is" is the linking verb, and "belangrijk" serves as the predicate adjective. This structure is very similar to the English sentence "Skill is important."
How can I transform the statement "Vaardigheid is belangrijk" into a question?
To form a yes–no question in Dutch, you typically invert the subject and the verb. Therefore, you can change it to "Is vaardigheid belangrijk?" which asks, "Is skill important?" This inversion is standard for forming questions in Dutch.