Onvoltooid deelwoord (zin)

Definition

The onvoltooid deelwoord (present participle) in Dutch is a form of the verb that expresses an ongoing or incomplete action. It is formed by adding the prefix 'ge-' to the verb stem and adding the suffix '-d' or '-t'. The onvoltooid deelwoord is often used in combination with the verb 'zijn' (to be) to form compound tenses.

Usage

The onvoltooid deelwoord is used to describe an action that is happening at the same time as another action or event in the past, present, or future.
It can also be used to indicate a cause or reason for an action.
The onvoltooid deelwoord can function as an adjective, modifying a noun in the sentence.
It is commonly used in passive constructions to indicate the agent performing the action.
The onvoltooid deelwoord can be used in combination with other verbs to form compound tenses, such as the present continuous or past continuous.

Examples

1.

Original Sentence: Ik ben fietsend naar school gegaan.

English Translation: I went to school by bike.

Explanation: In this sentence, 'fietsend' is the onvoltooid deelwoord of the verb 'fietsen' (to bike), indicating the ongoing action of biking while going to school.

2.

Original Sentence: De spelende kinderen waren erg luidruchtig.

English Translation: The playing children were very noisy.

Explanation: 'Spelende' is the onvoltooid deelwoord of the verb 'spelen' (to play), functioning as an adjective to describe the children.

3.

Original Sentence: Het boek wordt geschreven door de auteur.

English Translation: The book is being written by the author.

Explanation: In this passive construction, 'geschreven' is the onvoltooid deelwoord of the verb 'schrijven' (to write), indicating the ongoing action of writing by the author.

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