Breakdown of Om de belangrijkste punten te onthouden, kun je ze in je tekst onderstrepen.
in
in
belangrijk
important
om
for
onthouden
to remember
kunnen
can
je
you
ze
them
je
your
het punt
the point
de tekst
the text
onderstrepen
to underline
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Questions & Answers about Om de belangrijkste punten te onthouden, kun je ze in je tekst onderstrepen.
What is the role of the introductory clause "Om de belangrijkste punten te onthouden" in this sentence?
This clause explains the purpose behind the action. It literally means "in order to remember the most important points," and it sets the stage for the suggestion in the main clause.
Why is the structure "om … te onthouden" used, and how does it work in Dutch?
In Dutch, the construction "om … te [verb]" expresses purpose. "Om" introduces the purpose, and "te onthouden" (with "onthouden" meaning "to remember") completes the idea. This is similar to using "in order to" or simply "to" in English.
Why is there a comma after "onthouden" in the sentence?
The comma separates the introductory (subordinate) clause from the main clause. It helps the reader clearly see that "Om de belangrijkste punten te onthouden" is a purpose clause that explains why the action in the second part of the sentence is suggested.
What does the main clause "kun je ze in je tekst onderstrepen" mean, and what is the function of the pronoun "ze"?
The main clause translates to "you can underline them in your text." The pronoun "ze" stands in for "de belangrijkste punten" to avoid repetition, which is a common practice in both Dutch and English.
How are "kun" and "je" used in this sentence?
"Kun" is the conjugated form of the modal verb "kunnen," meaning "can." "Je" is the informal second-person pronoun equivalent to "you." Together, they construct a suggestion or instruction in an informal tone.
In what way does this sentence illustrate typical Dutch sentence structure useful for learners?
This sentence demonstrates several key points of Dutch syntax: using a purpose clause introduced by "om ... te", separating it from the main clause with a comma, and employing a modal verb with an informal pronoun. Recognizing these patterns helps learners understand and form similar sentences in Dutch.