Funkcioneert

Funkcioneert is not a standard Dutch word. It appears primarily as a misspelling or misformation of the verb functioneren, which means to function or operate. In formal and correct Dutch, the infinitive is functioneren and the present tense third-person singular is functioneert.

Etymology and standard forms: The verb functioneren is formed from functie (function) plus the customary Dutch -eren suffix. The relevant present-tense forms are: ik functioneer, jij functioneert, hij functioneert; wij functioneren, jullie functioneren, zij functioneren. The spelling with a hard k, funkci- or funk- is not used in correct Dutch for this verb.

Common errors and guidance: The form funkcioneert is not recognized as a correct inflection in standard Dutch. It can arise from confusion with other stems or from typographical error. When writing or editing, prefer functioneert for he/she/it, and functioneren for plural or infinitive contexts. If you encounter funkcioneert, it should be corrected to functioneert (or another standard form depending on the subject).

Usage context: The term is used to describe how a device, system, organization, or process operates. For example: Een goed apparaat functioneert zonder problemen. In more complex sentences, you would adjust the form to agree with the subject, as in: De systemen functioneren naar verwachting, maar de protocollen worden binnenkort herzien.

See also: Functioneren; Functioneert; Functioneren in Dutch grammar.