nietverbuigde

"Nietverbuigde" is a Dutch term that translates to "uninflected" or "non-conjugating" in English. It refers to words that do not change their form based on grammatical categories such as tense, person, number, or gender. In Dutch, these words are typically nouns, adjectives, and some verbs. Unlike their inflected counterparts, nietverbuigde words maintain a constant form regardless of the context in which they are used.

Nietverbuigde nouns and adjectives do not change their endings to indicate grammatical features. For example, the Dutch word "huis" (house) remains "huis" regardless of whether it is singular or plural. Similarly, the adjective "groot" (big) does not change to "grote" (big) when used in the plural.

Some verbs in Dutch are also nietverbuigde. These are typically modal verbs, such as "kunnen" (can), "moeten" (must), and "willen" (want). Unlike regular verbs, modal verbs do not conjugate to indicate tense, person, or number. For instance, "kunnen" remains "kunnen" in all forms.

The concept of nietverbuigde words is important in Dutch grammar and language learning, as it helps learners understand the differences between inflected and non-inflected words and how to use them correctly in sentences.