Breakdown of Ik fiets extra snel naar school.
ik
I
naar
to
de school
the school
fietsen
to bike
snel
fast
extra
extra
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Questions & Answers about Ik fiets extra snel naar school.
What is the literal translation of the sentence "Ik fiets extra snel naar school"?
The sentence translates to I bike extra fast to school. Ik means I, fiets is the verb bike (or cycle), extra snel means extra fast, and naar school means to school.
Why is the verb "fiets" not conjugated with an -t ending for the first person singular?
In Dutch, the first person singular form of the present tense typically uses the base form of the verb. That’s why we say ik fiets instead of ik fietst. The -t ending is reserved for third person singular forms (e.g., hij/zij/het fietst).
How do the adverbs "extra" and "snel" function in this sentence?
Both extra and snel act as adverbs modifying the verb fiets. Extra serves as an intensifier for snel, so together they mean extra fast. Their placement right after the verb is typical in Dutch for indicating the manner in which the action is performed.
Why is there no article before "school" in "naar school"?
When referring to school as an institution or a place of regular activity, Dutch (like English) often omits the article. Naar school is used to indicate going to school in general, not to a specific building, much like saying to school instead of to the school in English.
Is the word order in this sentence similar to English, and what is its structure?
Yes, the structure is similar to English. The sentence follows the order: subject (Ik/I), verb (fiets/bike), adverbial modifiers (extra snel/extra fast), and prepositional phrase (naar school/to school). This resemblance can make it easier for English speakers to understand and construct basic Dutch sentences.