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Separable Verbs in Spoken Main Clauses

Master Dutch separable verbs in spoken main clauses, learning how prefixes detach from verb stems in statements and questions.

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Lesson#1
In Dutch, many verbs are made up of two parts: a prefix and a verb stem. In spoken main clauses, these two parts split apart, sending the prefix to the very end of the sentence. In this deck, you will learn how to recognise and use these separable verbs in everyday conversation.
Lesson#2
A separable verb pairs a stressed prefix with a standard verb. For example, the verb 'opstaan' means 'to get up'. When you speak in the present tense, the stem 'staan' conjugates in second position, and 'op' moves to the very end. 'Ik sta om zeven uur op' means 'I get up at seven o'clock'.
Quiz#3
Translate into Dutch: 'She gets up at half past six.'

Zij staat om half zeven op

Lesson#4
In a yes or no question, the verb stem moves to first position, but the prefix still stays at the very end of the clause. For example, 'Sta je vroeg op?' means 'Do you get up early?'.
Quiz#5
Speaking to a friend, translate into Dutch: 'Do you get up early?'

Sta je vroeg op

Lesson#6
Another common separable verb is 'schoonmaken', which means 'to clean'. The prefix is 'schoon' and the stem is 'maken'. For example, 'Hij maakt de keuken schoon' means 'He cleans the kitchen'.

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