Questions & Answers about Die zangeres is erg beroemd.
Why is the demonstrative die used instead of dat in die zangeres?
In Dutch, demonstratives agree with the gender (common vs. neuter) and number of the noun. Nouns that take de (common gender) and all plurals use die, whereas singular het-nouns use dat. Since zangeres is a common-gender (de-word) singular noun, you say die zangeres, not dat zangeres.
Why isn't there an article like de or het before zangeres?
When you use a demonstrative (die, dat, deze, dit), it replaces the definite article. You never stack de + die; die alone serves as the determiner.
What is the function of -es in zangeres? Can't I just say zanger?
Zangeres is the feminine form of zanger (male singer). The suffix -es marks a female performer (compare English “actor”/“actress”). Today de zanger can be used gender-neutrally, but zangeres specifically identifies a woman.
Why is the adjective beroemd not inflected (i.e., not beroemde)?