Explanation of The Notes
- 1: jij (je) is usually used in the Netherlands, whereas gij (ge) is sometimes used in Belgium in addition to jij (je)
- 2: if the pronoun is u the verb can also be conjugated according to jij (je) or gij (ge)
- 3: these are archaic forms. Subjunctive (Aanvoegende wijs) forms with a 3 aren't used at all
- 4: if the pronoun is jullie, then the verb can be conjugated according to gij (ge), but this is perceived as being archaic.
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