Learn Hardcore Dutch: Na de bijeenkomst evalueren we wat we hebben besproken en maken we een nieuw voorstel. - After the meeting, we evaluate what we discussed and make a new proposal.

The sentence connects two actions using the conjunction "en" (which means "and"). The first action is "evalueren we wat we hebben besproken" (evaluating what we've discussed), and the second is "maken we een nieuw voorstel" (making a new proposal).

Why is the present tense used for "evalueren" and "maken" when the actions are planned for after the meeting?

In Dutch, the present tense is often used to describe near-future or scheduled events. Here, "evalueren" and "maken" are expressed in the present tense to indicate that these actions will take place immediately after the meeting.

What does the clause "wat we hebben besproken" explain?

It specifies "what we have discussed" during the meeting. This subordinate clause, introduced by "wat" (meaning "what"), clarifies the content that is subject to evaluation.

Can you explain the word order and structure, especially why it appears as "evalueren we" and "maken we"?

Certainly. In Dutch, when an element such as a time phrase ("Na de bijeenkomst") starts the sentence, the conjugated verb is placed in the second position due to the V2 (verb-second) rule. This structure causes the verb ("evalueren" or "maken") to come directly after the introductory element, followed by the subject "we". The sentence is thus arranged in two coordinated main clauses, each following this pattern.