datgene

Etymology
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Pronoun

 * 1) that (thing that), what, whatever
 * Jullie hebben datgene wat hij zoekt. - You have that thing that he is looking for.
 * Dat is net datgene waarvan zij houdt.  - That is exactly what she loves.
 * Ik koop datgene wat jij verkoopt. - I am buying whatever you are selling.

Usage notes

 * Datgene is the emphatic form of . The latter is used only in a formal context.
 * Usually followed by wat or a pronominal adverb.
 * For a person antecedent, use instead

Synonyms

 * unstressed