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The middle part

B1Word Order · lesson 9 of 69

By now, you probably know what to expect in the middle of the main clause:

  1. Er/hier/daar (EHD)
  2. Time
  3. Manner
  4. Place
  5. Direct object (DIROB)

The direct object is placed either at the beginning of the middle part, or at the very end. This depends on the nature of the direct object.

← The reduced direct object Er, hier, and daar (EHD) →
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