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Semicolon
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puntkomma, punt komma
the punctuation mark ; used to separate the items in a list or to indicate a pause between two main clauses in a compound sentence
What is a "semicolon"?
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list. It functions as a stronger pause than a comma but not as final as a period. For example, in the sentence "I have a big test tomorrow; I cannot go out tonight," the semicolon links two related statements, indicating a relationship between them. Semicolons are also useful in lists where items contain commas, such as "On our trip, we visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany." By providing clarity and structure, semicolons enhance the flow of written language.
Example
To connect closely related independent clauses, you can use a semicolon; it's a great way to show the relationship between the two sentences.
Om nauw verwante onafhankelijke zinnen te verbinden, kun je een puntkomma gebruiken; het is een geweldige manier om de relatie tussen de twee zinnen aan te geven.
A semicolon can also be used in complex lists where the items themselves contain commas: for example, ' The meeting was attended by John, the CEO; Jane, the CFO; and Emily, the COO.
Een puntkomma kan ook worden gebruikt in complexe lijsten waarin de items zelf komma's bevatten: bijvoorbeeld, 'De vergadering werd bijgewoond door John, de CEO; Jane, de CFO; en Emily, de COO.'
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