Breakdown of De webwinkel vergoedde de schade.
de schade
the damage
de webwinkel
the online shop
vergoeden
to reimburse
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Questions & Answers about De webwinkel vergoedde de schade.
What is the basic grammar of De webwinkel vergoedde de schade?
It is a simple main clause with this structure:
- De webwinkel = the subject
- vergoedde = the finite verb, in the simple past
- de schade = the direct object
So the pattern here is:
- subject + verb + object
That looks similar to English, but in Dutch the broader rule is that the finite verb goes in second position in a main clause.
What exactly does webwinkel mean, and is it a common word?
Webwinkel literally means web shop/store, and it is a normal Dutch word for an online shop or online store.
A few useful notes:
- web = web / online
- winkel = shop / store
- together: webwinkel = online store
It is very common, especially in neutral or formal Dutch. You may also hear webshop, which is also common.
Why is it de webwinkel and not het webwinkel?