Learn Hardcore Dutch: Ga linksaf bij deze straat en loop dan rechtdoor tot je het park ziet. - Turn left at this street and then walk straight ahead until you see the park.

This part is an imperative instruction. "Ga" means "go" (the command form of "gaan"), "linksaf" means "turn left", and "bij deze straat" translates to "at/by this street." Together, it instructs you to turn left at this street.

What does "loop dan rechtdoor tot je het park ziet" mean?

In this segment, "loop" is the imperative of "lopen" which means "walk." "Dan" means "then," and "rechtdoor" means "straight ahead." The phrase "tot je het park ziet" translates to "until you see the park." So the overall instruction tells you to walk straight ahead until you see the park.

Why does the verb "ziet" appear at the end of the clause "tot je het park ziet"?

In Dutch, subordinate clauses introduced by words like "tot" (meaning "until") follow a rule where the conjugated verb is placed at the end of the clause. Here, "ziet" is the conjugated form of the verb "zien" for "je" (you), so it appears after the subject and the object.

What is the difference between using "ga" and "loop" in these directions?

The two verbs denote distinct actions. "Ga" (from "gaan") is a more general command meaning "go" and is used for prompting a change in direction—here, to turn left. "Loop" (from "lopen") specifically means "walk" and instructs you to continue on foot. The sentence first directs you to turn left and then to walk straight ahead.

How should I understand "bij deze straat" in terms of direction and location?

The phrase "bij deze straat" means "at/by this street." It indicates the location where you need to execute the turn. The preposition "bij" generally denotes proximity or a specific point of reference, so it tells you that when you reach this street, that is the spot for the action (turning left).