erenwerkwoordsuitgang

erenwerkwoordsuitgang is a coined term in linguistic discussions that refers to the pattern of verb endings observed in the Dutch verb eren when it is conjugated across different tenses and persons. The term combines eren (the verb), werkwoord (verb) and uitgang (ending) to name the suffixing system at issue. It is not part of standard Dutch grammar, but it appears in some didactic or research contexts as a compact label for a case-study of suffixal morphology.

Etymology and scope: The term is a portmanteau formed from eren, werkwoord and uitgang. It specifically points to how the endings attach to the verb stem to signal person, number, and tense, using eren as a representative example of a regular and mildly irregular conjugation pattern.

Conjugation examples: Present tense forms include ik eer, jij eert, hij eert, wij eren, jullie eren, zij eren. Past tense forms include ik eerde, jij eerde, hij eerde, wij erden, jullie erden, zij erden. The past participle is geëerd, and the imperative is eer!

Usage and limitations: The erenwerkwoordsuitgang serves as a didactic device and a focal point in discussions of Dutch verb endings, but it remains an idiosyncratic label rather than an established grammatical category. It is mainly encountered in teaching materials or linguistic demonstrations rather than in standard reference works.

See also: Dutch language, Dutch grammar, verb conjugation, suffixation in linguistics.