Ik schenk thee in zodra de waterkoker klaar is.

I pour tea once the kettle is ready.

Breakdown of Ik schenk thee in zodra de waterkoker klaar is.

• ik: I
• zijn: to be
• in: in
• klaar: ready

Questions & Answers about Ik schenk thee in zodra de waterkoker klaar is.

Why is in at the end of the sentence? What’s the full verb here?

The core verb is inschenken (a separable verb), which means to pour (a drink) into cups or glasses.

In Dutch main clauses, separable verbs split:

• The conjugated part goes in the normal verb position.
• The particle (here: in) goes to the end of the clause.

So:

• Infinitive: inschenken – to pour (tea, wine, etc.)
• Main clause: Ik schenk thee in. – I pour (in) tea.

That’s why you see schenk near the start and in at the end: Ik schenk thee in zodra de waterkoker klaar is.

What is the difference between schenken and inschenken? Can I just say Ik schenk thee?