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[Lingo] [NL] Word order



Hi,

In a subordinate clause, verbs are supposed to be grouped at the end,
with any modals coming before the infinitives, right?

If you look at the 4th paragraph of this document that was translated
by a Dutch native, there's an example of such a clause where the verb
is in the middle:

  http://linux.sgms-centre.com/advocacy/no-ms-office.nl.php

"Waarop moet ik een duur product gaan kopen wat ik alleen maar zou
gebruiken voor dit ene doel, als er andere methodes zijn om informatie
te versturen?"

Firstly, shouldn't it be "een dure product"?

The subordinate clause in question is "wat ik alleen maar zou gebruiken
voor dit ene doel". Shouldn't it be "wat ik alleen maar voor dit ene
doel zou gebruiken"?

-- 
G. Stewart - godwin.stewart@example.com

If carrots are so good for the eyes, how come I see so many dead
rabbits on the highway?

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