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Dialogue

Ik moet mijn abonnement tijdelijk pauzeren terwijl ik herstel.

ik MOOT mine ah-baw-nuh-MENT TIE-duh-luk pow-ZAY-run tuh-VILE ik her-STALL I need to pause my membership while I recover.

Je kunt met een kort formulier vragen om je abonnement tijdelijk op te schorten.

yuh kunt met uhn kort for-moo-LEER VRAH-khun om yuh ah-baw-nuh-MENT TIE-duh-luk op tuh SKHOR-tun You can request a temporary freeze with a short form.

Ik kan bewijsstukken aanleveren, maar ik houd de details liever privé.

ik kahn buh-VICE-stoo-kun AHN-lay-vuh-run, mahr ik howt duh day-TAHYLZ LEE-vur pree-VAY I can provide documentation, but I would rather keep the details private.

Op het formulier is alleen een basisbevestiging nodig, niet de details van de diagnose.

op ut for-moo-LEER iss ah-LAYN uhn BAH-sis-buh-VESS-tuh-khing NOH-dukh, neet duh day-TAHYLZ vahn duh dee-AKH-NOH-zuh The form only needs basic confirmation, not diagnosis details.

Daardoor is het voor mij gemakkelijker om het in te vullen.

DAHR-dore iss ut vore mye khuh-MAH-kuh-luh-kur om ut in tuh VUL-lun That makes it easier for me to fill out.

Zodra het verzoek is beoordeeld, kan de tijdelijke opschorting van het abonnement ingaan.

ZAW-drah ut vur-ZOOK iss buh-OOHR-daylt, kahn duh TIE-duh-luh-kuh OP-SKHOR-ting vahn ut ah-baw-nuh-MENT ING-ahn Once the request is reviewed, the membership freeze can begin.

Wordt mijn toegang daarna automatisch hervat?

VORT mine TOO-khang dah-NAH ow-toh-MAH-tiss her-VAHT Will my access restart automatically afterward?

Dat gebeurt, tenzij je vóór die tijd om verlenging vraagt.

daht khuh-BURT, ten-ZEYE yuh vohr dee tyde om vur-LENG-ing VRAHKHT It will, unless you request an extension before then.

Word by Word

Ik “Ik” means “I” and identifies the speaker in this dialogue. It is used as the subject before forms such as “Ik moet” and “Ik kan”. In a new example, you can use “Ik” when stating your own need or ability.

moet “moet” expresses that the speaker needs to do something in “Ik moet mijn abonnement tijdelijk pauzeren”. It is used before an action, here “pauzeren”. In a new example, use “moet” to explain a necessary task or action.

mijn “mijn” means “my” and links the membership to the speaker in “mijn abonnement”. It comes directly before the noun it identifies. In a new example, use “mijn” for something belonging to or associated with yourself.

abonnement “abonnement” means “membership” here, specifically the fitness membership being paused. It appears in “mijn abonnement” and later in “het abonnement”. In a new example, use it for a subscription or membership that continues over a period.

tijdelijk “tijdelijk” means “temporarily” and shows that the pause is not permanent in “tijdelijk pauzeren”. It describes the limited duration of the action. In a new example, use “tijdelijk” when an arrangement applies only for a limited time.

pauzeren “pauzeren” means “to pause” the membership in “mijn abonnement tijdelijk pauzeren”. It follows “moet”, which introduces the action the speaker needs to take. In a new example, use “pauzeren” for temporarily stopping an activity or service.

terwijl “terwijl” means “while” and introduces the situation happening at the same time in “terwijl ik herstel”. It connects the recovery period with the temporary pause. In a new example, use “terwijl” to connect two actions or situations that overlap in time.

herstel “herstel” means “recover” in “terwijl ik herstel”. It describes the speaker’s ongoing recovery during the membership pause. In a new example, use “herstel” when explaining that someone is getting better after an illness or injury.

Je “Je” means “you” in “Je kunt met een kort formulier vragen”. It identifies the person who has the option to make the request. In a new example, use “je” when addressing someone informally.

kunt “kunt” expresses ability or permission in “Je kunt met een kort formulier vragen”. It is followed by the action “vragen”. In a new example, use “kunt” to tell someone what they are able or allowed to do.

met “met” means “with” and identifies the means used in “met een kort formulier”. Here, the form is the means for making the request. In a new example, use “met” before a tool, method, or accompanying person.

een “een” introduces one non-specific form in “een kort formulier”. It appears before the adjective and noun. In a new example, use “een” when referring to an unspecified singular item.

kort “kort” means “short” and describes the form in “een kort formulier”. It indicates that the form is limited in length or scope. In a new example, use “kort” to describe something with limited length or duration.

formulier “formulier” means “form”, the document used to make the request. It appears in “met een kort formulier” and later in “Op het formulier”. In a new example, use “formulier” for a document that someone fills in with requested information.

vragen “vragen” means “to ask” or “to request” in “vragen om je abonnement tijdelijk op te schorten”. The requested action follows “om”. In a new example, keep the pattern “vragen om” when asking for a particular action or thing.

om “om” links the request to what is being requested in “vragen om je abonnement tijdelijk op te schorten”. It introduces the requested action rather than naming the whole request by itself. In a new example, use “vragen om” before a requested thing or action.

op “op” is part of the expression “op te schorten”, which means to suspend or put on hold. It belongs with “schorten” in this construction and should not be interpreted separately as the whole meaning. In a new example, reuse the complete pattern “om iets op te schorten” when asking to suspend something.

te “te” introduces the action in “op te schorten”. It connects the requested action with “vragen om”. In a new example, retain “te” in a similar infinitive construction after an expression that requires this form.

schorten “schorten” means “to suspend” or “to put on hold” in “je abonnement tijdelijk op te schorten”. The complete expression is “op te schorten”, not “schorten” alone. In a new example, use “iets op te schorten” when requesting that an arrangement be put on hold.

kan “kan” expresses ability in “Ik kan bewijsstukken aanleveren”. It is followed by the action “aanleveren”. In a new example, use “kan” to say that you are able to provide or do something.

bewijsstukken “bewijsstukken” means “supporting documents” or “proof documents” in “bewijsstukken aanleveren”. These are documents supplied to support the request. In a new example, use “bewijsstukken” when an organization asks for documents that confirm a situation.

aanleveren “aanleveren” means “to provide” or “to submit” in “bewijsstukken aanleveren”. It describes supplying the documents to the facility. In a new example, use “aanleveren” for sending requested information or documents to an organization.

maar “maar” means “but” and introduces a limitation or preference after the speaker offers documentation. It connects “Ik kan bewijsstukken aanleveren” with “ik houd de details liever privé”. In a new example, use “maar” to contrast two connected statements.

houd “houd” means “keep” in “ik houd de details liever privé”. It describes keeping the details in a private state rather than sharing them. In a new example, use “houd ... privé” when saying that information should remain private.

de “de” means “the” and introduces the specific details in “de details”. It comes directly before the noun. In a new example, use “de” before a specific noun that takes this article.

details “details” means “details” in “de details” and refers to the specific information about the diagnosis. The dialogue presents these details as information the speaker prefers not to disclose. In a new example, use “details” for specific pieces of information about a matter.

liever “liever” means “rather” or “preferably” in “ik houd de details liever privé”. It shows the speaker’s preference. In a new example, use “liever” to state what you prefer to do or have.

privé “privé” means “private” in “de details liever privé”. It describes the desired status of the details. In a new example, use “privé” when information is intended for limited access or personal use.

het “het” means “the” in “het formulier” and refers to the specific form already relevant to the conversation. It also appears as “het” in “om het in te vullen”, where it refers back to the form. In a new example, use “het” before a specific noun or to refer back to a specific item.

is “is” means “is” in “is alleen een basisbevestiging nodig”. It presents what is required on the form. In a new example, use “is” to state a condition, description, or requirement.

alleen “alleen” means “only” and limits the requirement to a basic confirmation in “alleen een basisbevestiging”. It contrasts with the diagnosis details that are not needed. In a new example, use “alleen” to restrict what is included or required.

basisbevestiging “basisbevestiging” means “basic confirmation” in “alleen een basisbevestiging nodig”. It identifies the limited information the form requires. In a new example, use “basisbevestiging” when a simple confirmation is sufficient instead of detailed evidence.

nodig “nodig” means “needed” in “is alleen een basisbevestiging nodig”. It states the requirement for the form. In a new example, use “nodig” after a form of “zijn” to say that something is required.

niet “niet” means “not” and excludes the diagnosis details in “niet de details van de diagnose”. It marks what is not required. In a new example, use “niet” to negate a statement or exclude an option.

van “van” means “of” in “de details van de diagnose”. It links the details to the diagnosis they concern. In a new example, use “van” to show a relationship between a detail and the subject it belongs to or concerns.

diagnose “diagnose” means “diagnosis” in “de details van de diagnose”. It identifies the medical subject of the details that do not need to be provided. In a new example, use “diagnose” when referring to a medical assessment or identified condition.

Daardoor “Daardoor” means “as a result” and refers to the fact that only basic confirmation is needed in “Daardoor is het voor mij gemakkelijker”. It introduces the consequence of the previous information. In a new example, use “Daardoor” to connect a known cause with its result.

voor “voor” means “for” in “voor mij” and identifies the person for whom the form is easier to complete. It appears before the pronoun “mij”. In a new example, use “voor” to indicate who benefits from or is affected by something.

mij “mij” means “me” in “voor mij”. It identifies the speaker as the person who finds the task easier. In a new example, use “voor mij” when describing something from your own perspective or benefit.

gemakkelijker “gemakkelijker” means “easier” in “het voor mij gemakkelijker”. It compares the task with how difficult it would otherwise be. In a new example, use “gemakkelijker” when explaining that a change reduces difficulty.

in “in” is part of the expression “in te vullen”, meaning to fill in a form. It belongs with “vullen” in this construction and does not carry the full meaning alone. In a new example, reuse the complete pattern “een formulier in te vullen” for completing a form.

vullen “vullen” means “fill” in “het in te vullen”, where the complete expression means “to fill it in”. It refers to entering the requested information into the form. In a new example, use “iets in te vullen” when completing a form or field.

Zodra “Zodra” means “once” or “as soon as” and introduces the point at which the request has been reviewed in “Zodra het verzoek is beoordeeld”. It connects that condition with what can happen next. In a new example, use “Zodra” before an event that triggers a following action.

verzoek “verzoek” means “request” in “het verzoek”. It refers to the member’s request to suspend the subscription. In a new example, use “verzoek” for a formal or specific request made to an organization.

beoordeeld “beoordeeld” means “reviewed” or “assessed” in “het verzoek is beoordeeld”. It says that the facility has examined the request. In a new example, use “beoordeeld” when an application, request, or document has been examined.

tijdelijke “tijdelijke” means “temporary” in “de tijdelijke opschorting”. It describes the suspension as limited in duration. In a new example, use “tijdelijke” before a noun when an arrangement applies for only a limited period.

opschorting “opschorting” means “suspension” in “de tijdelijke opschorting van het abonnement”. It names the period during which the membership is put on hold. In a new example, use “opschorting van” before the service or arrangement being suspended.

ingaan “ingaan” means “begin” or “take effect” in “kan ... ingaan”. It describes the suspension becoming active after the request is reviewed. In a new example, use “ingaan” for a rule, agreement, period, or arrangement that starts to apply.

Wordt “Wordt” means “is” or “becomes” in the passive question “Wordt mijn toegang daarna automatisch hervat?”. It places the question about what happens to the access. In a new example, use “wordt” when asking whether something is changed, handled, or made into a particular state.

toegang “toegang” means “access” in “mijn toegang”. It refers to the member’s ability to enter or use the fitness facility. In a new example, use “toegang” for permission or ability to enter or use a service.

daarna “daarna” means “afterward” in “daarna automatisch hervat”. It places the resumption after the temporary suspension. In a new example, use “daarna” to refer to a later step after an earlier event.

automatisch “automatisch” means “automatically” in “automatisch hervat”. It indicates that the access will resume without a separate action being mentioned. In a new example, use “automatisch” when a system or process acts without additional manual intervention.

hervat “hervat” means “resumed” or “restarted” in “mijn toegang ... hervat”. It describes access becoming active again after the pause. In a new example, use “hervat” for an activity, service, or access that starts again after an interruption.

Dat “Dat” means “that” or “it” in “Dat gebeurt”. It refers back to the automatic resumption of access described in the question. In a new example, use “Dat” to refer to a specific action or situation just mentioned.

gebeurt “gebeurt” means “happens” in “Dat gebeurt”. It confirms that the referred-to resumption will take place. In a new example, use “gebeurt” to describe an event or process taking place.

tenzij “tenzij” means “unless” and introduces the exception in “tenzij je vóór die tijd om verlenging vraagt”. It says that the automatic resumption applies except when an extension is requested. In a new example, use “tenzij” before the condition that creates an exception.

vóór “vóór” means “before” in “vóór die tijd”. It sets a deadline for requesting an extension. In a new example, use “vóór” before a time or event when an action must happen earlier.

die “die” means “that” in “die tijd” and points to the particular time previously understood in the conversation. It helps specify the relevant deadline. In a new example, use “die” to refer to a particular time, thing, or person already identified.

tijd “tijd” means “time” in “vóór die tijd”. It refers to the point before the automatic resumption occurs. In a new example, use “tijd” when referring to a period or a specific point in a schedule.

verlenging “verlenging” means “extension” in “om verlenging vraagt”. It refers to extending the temporary pause beyond its original end. In a new example, use “verlenging” for an arrangement, deadline, or period that is made longer.

vraagt “vraagt” means “asks” or “requests” in “om verlenging vraagt”. The requested thing follows “om”, here “verlenging”. In a new example, reuse the pattern “om iets vraagt” when describing a request for a particular thing.

Grammar Points

zodra + bijzin

Zodra het verzoek beoordeeld is, gaat de opschorting in.

ZAW-drah ut vur-ZOOK buh-OOHR-daylt iss, KHAHT duh OP-SKHOR-ting in

As soon as the request has been assessed, the suspension takes effect.

Zodra betekent “as soon as”. In de bijzin staat het werkwoord aan het einde.

Dutch Vocabulary

aanleveren verb

AHN-lay-vuh-run to provide; to submit

abonnement noun

ah-baw-nuh-MENT membership

mijn abonnement

basisbevestiging noun

BAH-sis-buh-VESS-tuh-khing basic confirmation

bewijsstuk noun

buh-VICE-stuk piece of evidence; supporting document bewijsstukken

detail noun

day-TAHYL detail details

formulier noun

for-moo-LEER form

herstellen verb

her-STALL-un to recover herstel

nodig adj

NOH-dukh needed; necessary

is nodig

opschorten verb

OP-SKHOR-tun to suspend; to put on hold op te schorten

pauzeren verb

pow-ZAY-run to pause

privé adj

pree-VAY private

de details privé houden

tijdelijk adv

TIE-duh-luk temporarily

tijdelijk pauzeren

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Will my access restart automatically afterward?

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Wordt mijn toegang daarna automatisch hervat?

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

temporarily

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tijdelijk

form

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formulier

to recover

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herstel

to pause

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pauzeren