| Position | Element | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subject (or other element) | Ik / Morgen |
| 2 | Conjugated verb (ALWAYS) | werk / werk |
| 3 | Subject (if position 1 is not subject) | - / ik |
| 4+ | Rest: Time, Manner, Place | morgen in Amsterdam / in Amsterdam |
The verb is ALWAYS in second position in a Dutch main clause.
| Type | Example Words |
|---|---|
| Time (wanneer?) | morgen, vandaag, om 9 uur, volgende week |
| Manner (hoe?) | graag, snel, met de trein, goed |
| Place (waar?) | in Amsterdam, op kantoor, naar huis, hier |
When multiple adverbials appear, follow Time-Manner-Place order.