English Sentence:

The firm is on the edge of bankruptcy.

Dutch Translation:

De firma staat op de rand van een faillissement.

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Words used:

de

the (definite article)

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de firma   (Pl: firma's)

firm, company

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staan

1. to be 2. to stand 3. to look 4. to suit (clothing) 5. to be written

Here: to be

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op

1. at 2. on 3. for 4. in 5. to 6. up

Here: on

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de

the (definite article)

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de rand   (Pl: randen)

edge

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van

1. from 2. of 3. with 4. about 5. among

Here: of

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een

1. a, an 2. one

Here: a, an

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het faillissement   (Pl: faillissementen)

bankruptcy

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