>>Good grammar is a real problem here in the Netherlands. Even the best academically skilled people make very many grammar mistakes. There are certain types of mistakes that many make. For example using d where it should be dt (example: 'hij verbind' must be 'hij verbindt'.I think it would be a good development if we changed some basic grammar rules, esp. that we write it down in accordance with how we pronounce it. So, write 'hij verbint'. Remarkably, that oftentimes is exactly how it was written here in the middle ages. :)
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>Hoi peter,
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>The dutch grammar is a disgrace (sp? :)). it's indeed so terribly difficult that even in contests no-one is able to write a single page without an error. Unfortunately the grammar mob (groene boekje maffia) change the rules every few years so that even the high schoolled people will not be able to write without making common errors.
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>Any political party that will vote for dramatically simplifying the dutch grammar would instantly get my vote :)
So they'll already have two votes.That's a good start :)
I have refused to accept the latest changes and still write 'pannekoek'.
>In that respect, writing english is childsplay.
Imagine: panscakes
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