aandoen
Use aandoen for putting on clothes or switching on some devices and lights. Context separates these meanings; the separable element appears at the end of a main clause.
Editor-written lesson360 Dutch verbs · A–Z reference
Dutch verb conjugation A–Z
Choose a verb to check present and past forms, the participle, meaning and examples, then retrieve the verb in a complete spoken message. The library combines 60 editor-written speaking lessons with 300 attributed source-backed references.
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The first 60 lessons contain independently written explanations and drills. The 300 new A–Z references use frequency and dictionary data under CC BY-SA 4.0, retain per-entry attribution, and require at least two translated examples plus complete standard forms. Frequency-list position is a corpus signal, not verified query volume. See sources, licenses and modifications.
A
aangaan
to be a concern to, to concern
Source-backed referenceaangeven
to hand, to pass
Source-backed referenceaanhouden
to arrest
Source-backed referenceaankleden
to dress, put clothing on someone or something
Source-backed referenceaankomen
to arrive
Source-backed referenceaanmaken
to produce on a large scale, to manufacture (often to have things in stock)
Source-backed referenceaannemen
to take
Source-backed referenceaanpassen
to change, adjust
Source-backed referenceaanrijden
to collide with a vehicle
Source-backed referenceaantrekken
to attract, exert a pulling force (on an object) such as gravity
Source-backed referenceaanvoelen
to have feeling for, to sense
Source-backed referenceaanzetten
to start, switch on
Source-backed referenceachten
to regard, consider
Source-backed referenceachterkomen
to discover, to realise
Source-backed referenceafblazen
to blow off (to move off by blowing air)
Source-backed referenceafdrogen
to dry off, particularly with a towel
Source-backed referenceafdwingen
to coerce, obtain by force
Source-backed referenceafhandelen
to argue out, settle
Source-backed referenceafhangen
to depend
Source-backed referenceafkomen
to get rid [with van ‘of’] (something unwanted)
Source-backed referenceaflezen
to read off, to read from a measurement device
Source-backed referenceaflopen
to walk down
Source-backed referenceafmaken
to finish
Source-backed referenceafnemen
to decrease
Source-backed referenceafslaan
to decline, to reject
Source-backed referenceafsnijden
to cut off
Source-backed referenceafspelen
to play (a recording)
Source-backed referenceafspreken
to agree, to make an agreement
Source-backed referenceannuleren
Use annuleren when an appointment, order, booking or event will not continue. Name what is cancelled and, in a service exchange, add whether you want a replacement date…
Editor-written lessonappreciëren
to appreciate
Source-backed referencearriveren
Use arriveren for reaching a destination. Add the place and, when relevant, the expected or actual time.
Editor-written lessonB
baden
Use baden for bathing a person or, more formally, being immersed in water or light. In ordinary Dutch, in bad gaan is often more natural for taking a bath.
Editor-written lessonbalen
to be annoyed, frustrated or fed up
Source-backed referencebaren
to bear, to give birth to
Source-backed referencebarsten
to burst, split completely
Source-backed referencebeantwoorden
Use beantwoorden with a direct object: een vraag beantwoorden, not aan een vraag beantwoorden. It is common for questions, messages and requests.
Editor-written lessonbedanken
to thank
Source-backed referencebedelen
to beg for alms or handouts, to panhandle
Source-backed referencebedragen
to amount to
Source-backed referencebedwingen
to restrain
Source-backed referencebeëindigen
Use beëindigen when a person or organization actively ends a contract, conversation, process or relationship. It is formal and transitive.
Editor-written lessonbegaan
to walk upon, to tread on
Source-backed referencebegeven
to give way, to collapse, to break down
Source-backed referencebehoren
to belong (be accepted in a group)
Source-backed referencebemoeien
to interfere, to meddle
Source-backed referencebepalen
to determine, to figure out
Source-backed referenceberamen
to devise, to plot
Source-backed referencebespreken
to discuss
Source-backed referencebestaan
to exist, to be
Source-backed referencebestellen
to order, demand delivery
Source-backed referencebesturen
to steer
Source-backed referencebevatten
to contain
Source-backed referencebevestigen
to fasten, attach
Source-backed referencebewegen
to move, to be in motion
Source-backed referencebezorgen
to deliver (hand over)
Source-backed referencebidden
to pray
Source-backed referencebijstellen
to adjust, to adapt, to amend
Source-backed referencebijten
to bite
Source-backed referencebijwerken
to update (make something up to date)
Source-backed referenceblazen
to blow
Source-backed referenceblijven
Use blijven for remaining in a place or state and for continuing an activity with an infinitive. Its perfect tense normally uses zijn.
Editor-written lessonboeien
to tie down, tie up, bind, shackle
Source-backed referencebonzen
to thump, knock
Source-backed referencebrommen
to mutter, to mumble
Source-backed referencebuitensluiten
to shut out, to lock out
Source-backed referenceC
consumeren
to consume, to use
Source-backed referenceD
dekken
to cover
Source-backed referencedeugen
to be good, well-behaved, moral, etc.
Source-backed referencedichtdoen
Use dichtdoen for physically closing a door, window, lid or similar object. In a main clause, dicht normally appears at the end.
Editor-written lessondiscussiëren
to discuss
Source-backed referencedoen
Use doen for activities, tasks and a wide range of fixed combinations. The context must make the action concrete because doen alone can remain vague.
Editor-written lessondoorgaan
to go through (with), to proceed, continue
Source-backed referencedoorknippen
to cut through
Source-backed referencedoorsnijden
to intersect, run through, criss-cross, cut through
Source-backed referencedoorvertellen
to continue telling (a story)
Source-backed referencedouchen
Use douchen for washing under a shower. A reflexive pronoun is usually unnecessary in Dutch: ik douche, not automatically ik douche mezelf.
Editor-written lessonduiden
to point to, refer to, suggest
Source-backed referenceduimen
to put one or both thumbs up, notably as a gesture of approval or when hitchhiking to ask for a ride
Source-backed referencedurven
to dare (do), to not be afraid (to do)
Source-backed referencedwarszitten
to hinder, to impede
Source-backed referencedwingen
to force, coerce (someone)
Source-backed referenceE
eten
Use eten for meals and food. A meal word can stand as the object, while the aan het eten construction presents the activity as being in progress.
Editor-written lessonG
gaan
Use gaan for movement away from the current point and for intentions with an infinitive. A time phrase plus present tense can still be the simplest future form.
Editor-written lessongebruiken
Use gebruiken for employing an object, method, word or resource for a purpose. State both the thing and purpose when the choice matters.
Editor-written lessongelden
to apply, to be applicable, to be in effect
Source-backed referencegenezen
to heal
Source-backed referencegeven
Use geven for transferring something, providing information and producing an effect. The listener often needs both the thing and the recipient.
Editor-written lessongunnen
to think someone deserves something, to witness or acknowledge someone's success or enjoyment without envy or grudge (usually referring to positive outcomes)
Source-backed referenceH
halen
to fetch, to get
Source-backed referencehandelen
to trade, do business
Source-backed referencehangen
to hang
Source-backed referenceharden
to render hard(er), more resistant etc.; to temper metal; to steel nerves
Source-backed referencehebben
Use hebben for possession, relationships, symptoms and many fixed expressions. It is also the auxiliary for most Dutch perfect-tense verbs.
Editor-written lessonhelen
to heal
Source-backed referencehelpen
to help
Source-backed referenceherinneren
Use zich herinneren for remembering and iemand aan iets herinneren for reminding someone. The reflexive pronoun distinguishes the two common patterns.
Editor-written lessonherstellen
to restore, repair
Source-backed referenceheten
to be named; to have as name; to be called
Source-backed referencehoeven
to be necessary
Source-backed referencehoren
Use horen for sound reaching the listener and for learning information by listening. It also appears in horen te to express what is expected or proper.
Editor-written lessonhouden
to keep, preserve
Source-backed referencehuren
to rent, hire
Source-backed referenceI
inlopen
to walk in, to enter by walking
Source-backed referenceinnemen
to take, swallow (a medicine, (dated also) food and drink)
Source-backed referenceinstellen
to set (up), to configure
Source-backed referenceintrappen
to kick in
Source-backed referenceinvoeren
to introduce
Source-backed referenceinzetten
to insert
Source-backed referenceJ
janken
to whine
Source-backed referenceK
kamperen
to camp, camp put, encamp, go camping
Source-backed referencekennen
to know (a person, a thing), be acquainted with, to have knowledge of the properties of a particular person, object or concept, through personal experience, teaching, pr…
Source-backed referencekiezen
to choose, decide
Source-backed referencekijken
Use kijken for directing visual attention. It normally combines with naar for an object and can describe watching a screen, event or person.
Editor-written lessonklaarstaan
to be ready, get ready, prepare
Source-backed referencekleven
to stick, to be attached glue-like
Source-backed referenceklimmen
to climb
Source-backed referenceklinken
to sound
Source-backed referencekloppen
to knock or beat audibly
Source-backed referenceknallen
to bang, pop
Source-backed referencekoken
Use koken for preparing food with heat and for a liquid reaching boiling point. The object clarifies whether someone is cooking a meal or boiling an ingredient.
Editor-written lessonkomen
Use komen for movement toward a reference point, arrival and origin. It also appears in common combinations such as langskomen and terugkomen.
Editor-written lessonkopen
Use kopen when money is exchanged for a product, ticket or service. Add where, for whom or under which condition when the purchase is part of a practical story.
Editor-written lessonkoppen
to strike with the head; as in soccer, to head (the ball)
Source-backed referencekrijgen
Use krijgen when something is received, obtained or begins to affect someone. The source may be a person, organization or situation.
Editor-written lessonkruisen
to cross, intersect
Source-backed referencekunnen
Use kunnen for ability, possibility and many practical requests. The content verb normally stays as an infinitive near the end of the main clause.
Editor-written lessonkussen
to kiss, to give a kiss to
Source-backed referencekwijtraken
to lose, to cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability
Source-backed referenceL
lachen
Use lachen for laughing and, in some contexts, smiling. Om introduces the reason or joke; naar can describe smiling at someone.
Editor-written lessonlaten
to leave, to cause to remain in the same position or state
Source-backed referencelesgeven
Use lesgeven for teaching classes or lessons. State the subject, learner group or schedule when those details answer the listener's practical question.
Editor-written lessonleven
to live
Source-backed referencelezen
Use lezen for written language, signs, numbers and reading aloud or silently. Add what is read and why it matters in a complete spoken answer.
Editor-written lessonliggen
to lie; to be lying down
Source-backed referencelijden
to undergo, endure, suffer
Source-backed referencelijken
to seem, appear
Source-backed referenceliplezen
to read lips
Source-backed referencelopen
to run, go fast on one's own legs
Source-backed referenceloslaten
to let go
Source-backed referenceloten
to draw lots, to hold a lottery
Source-backed referenceluisteren
to listen
Source-backed referencelukken
to succeed, to work, to go right
Source-backed referenceM
maaien
to mow
Source-backed referencemaken
Use maken when something is created, prepared, repaired or caused. Many everyday combinations describe decisions, appointments and mistakes rather than physical objects.
Editor-written lessonmankeren
to be sick, to ail
Source-backed referencemeekijken
to watch together (or online), to look together
Source-backed referencemeelopen
to accompany, to walk along
Source-backed referencemeespelen
to play a game, to take part in a competition
Source-backed referencemeetellen
to count in (to include)
Source-backed referencemeevallen
to be better than expected, to be not so bad
Source-backed referencemelden
to report, to communicate; let know
Source-backed referencemenen
to think; to have an opinion or assumption
Source-backed referencemengen
to mix, blend
Source-backed referencemissen
to miss (not hit)
Source-backed referencemoeten
Use moeten for necessity, rules and strong advice. State the source or reason when the obligation is not obvious to the listener.
Editor-written lessonmogen
Use mogen for permission and what is allowed. It also appears in polite or hopeful expressions, but the immediate context decides the tone.
Editor-written lessonN
nadenken
to ponder, reflect upon or think about something, muse, get lost in thought
Source-backed referencenagaan
to check, to verify
Source-backed referenceneerslaan
to knock down
Source-backed referenceneigen
to tend, incline (to show a tendency)
Source-backed referencenekken
to neck, to kill by hitting the neck or strangulation
Source-backed referencenemen
Use nemen for transport, choices, medicine and actions in fixed combinations. The object normally tells the listener what kind of taking is meant.
Editor-written lessonnuttigen
to consume (food), imbibe (drinks)
Source-backed referenceO
omdoen
to put on clothes or objects that are worn around (such as scarves or bracelets)
Source-backed referenceomdraaien
to turn around, turn over, flip
Source-backed referenceomgooien
to knock over
Source-backed referenceomslaan
to turn over
Source-backed referenceondergaan
to undergo, endure
Source-backed referenceonderscheiden
to distinguish, to discriminate
Source-backed referenceonderwijzen
to teach, to educate
Source-backed referenceonderzoeken
to investigate
Source-backed referenceontbijten
to breakfast, have breakfast
Source-backed referenceontdekken
to discover
Source-backed referenceonthouden
to keep in mind, to remember
Source-backed referenceontspannen
to relax
Source-backed referenceontvangen
Use ontvangen for receiving messages, money, visitors or treatment. With people, it can also mean welcoming or hosting them.
Editor-written lessonoogsten
to harvest (produce)
Source-backed referenceopbreken
to break up
Source-backed referenceopdrukken
to push-up, to perform a push-up
Source-backed referenceopenen
Use openen for making a door, file, account, meeting or business accessible. The object determines whether the action is physical, digital or formal.
Editor-written lessonopenstaan
to be open
Source-backed referenceopereren
to operate (perform surgery)
Source-backed referenceopgaan
to go up, ascend
Source-backed referenceophangen
to hang up (to append or suspend)
Source-backed referenceopnemen
to pick up, to raise
Source-backed referenceoppakken
to pick up
Source-backed referenceoprollen
to roll up
Source-backed referenceopstappen
to go away, resign
Source-backed referenceopsteken
to learn
Source-backed referenceopvallen
to stand out
Source-backed referenceopwarmen
to warm up
Source-backed referenceovereenkomen
to agree
Source-backed referenceovergaan
to turn into
Source-backed referenceoverlaten
to leave, to abandon
Source-backed referenceoverleggen
to talk over, discuss
Source-backed referenceoverleven
to survive (to remain alive)
Source-backed referenceoverslaan
to reduce the frequency of
Source-backed referenceP
paaien
to spawn
Source-backed referencepersen
to press tight, to squeeze
Source-backed referencepikken
to peck (as with a bird's beak), hammer
Source-backed referenceplannen
Use plannen for deciding when an activity will happen or organizing its steps. State the event, date or dependency instead of leaving the plan vague.
Editor-written lessonplassen
to urinate
Source-backed referenceplegen
to do (something) habitually, customarily
Source-backed referenceploegen
to plough
Source-backed referencepoetsen
Use poetsen for brushing teeth, cleaning certain objects and polishing surfaces. The object determines the exact English translation.
Editor-written lessonpraten
Use praten for informal or neutral conversation. Met introduces the conversation partner and over introduces the subject.
Editor-written lessonpresteren
to perform, succeed, achieve
Source-backed referenceproberen
to try, to attempt
Source-backed referenceproeven
to taste (something), to test or detect by tasting
Source-backed referencepromoveren
to be promoted
Source-backed referenceR
rammelen
to shake
Source-backed referenceredden
to save, rescue
Source-backed referenceregelen
to regulate, to control
Source-backed referenceregenen
to rain, to precipitate
Source-backed referenceregeren
to reign, be on the throne with or without political power
Source-backed referencereizen
to travel
Source-backed referencerekenen
to calculate, to do arithmetic
Source-backed referencerijden
Use rijden for travelling in or controlling a wheeled vehicle. The vehicle or route normally makes the intended sense clear.
Editor-written lessonrijmen
to rhyme (to have a rhyme with another word)
Source-backed referenceroeren
to stir, scramble
Source-backed referenceroken
to smoke (a tobacco product, another drug, a surrogate, a foodstuff)
Source-backed referencerollen
to roll
Source-backed referencerondleiden
to guide, show around
Source-backed referencerondreizen
Use rondreizen for visiting several places during one journey. Add the region, duration and means of transport to make the itinerary clear.
Editor-written lessonrotten
to rot, to go bad, to decay
Source-backed referenceruiken
to smell (i.e. to perceive a smell)
Source-backed referenceruilen
to swap, to exchange
Source-backed referencerusten
Use rusten for stopping activity to recover. It can describe a person taking rest or, more formally, something resting on a surface or principle.
Editor-written lessonS
schenken
to give as a present, to gift
Source-backed referencescheren
to shave (reflexive pronouns are used for self-directed actions)
Source-backed referenceschetsen
to sketch
Source-backed referenceschieten
to shoot, fire
Source-backed referenceschijnen
to shine
Source-backed referenceschikken
to arrange, to order
Source-backed referenceschokken
to shake, shiver
Source-backed referenceschorsen
to suspend, delay (an event, proceeding) by inserting a pause
Source-backed referenceschrappen
to cross out
Source-backed referenceschrijven
to write
Source-backed referenceslaan
to hit, to slap
Source-backed referenceslapen
Use slapen for being asleep and for spending the night somewhere. Add a duration or quality word when the listener needs to know how the sleep went.
Editor-written lessonslopen
to demolish
Source-backed referencesluiten
to close
Source-backed referencesmaken
to taste
Source-backed referencesmelten
to melt
Source-backed referencesmeren
to smear, to rub a substance
Source-backed referencesnijden
to cut
Source-backed referencesnoeien
to prune (trim a tree or shrub)
Source-backed referencesolliciteren
to apply (for a job)
Source-backed referencespelen
to play
Source-backed referencespijten
to cause regret to, to cause to be sorry
Source-backed referencespotten
to spot
Source-backed referencespreken
Use spreken for languages, formal conversations and the act of talking. Met marks the conversation partner; over introduces the topic.
Editor-written lessonstaan
Use staan for an upright position, written information and the location of many objects. Dutch often chooses staan, liggen or zitten where English simply uses be.
Editor-written lessonstappen
to march
Source-backed referencestellen
to position; place
Source-backed referencesterven
Use sterven for the end of a life. The verb is sensitive in conversation, so state only the detail the listener needs and choose a respectful tone.
Editor-written lessonstoppen
to stop, to halt
Source-backed referencestrekken
to stretch, to extend, to reach
Source-backed referencestreven
to strive
Source-backed referencestuderen
Use studeren for higher education and focused study. State the subject, institution or goal when those details matter.
Editor-written lessonT
tarten
to provoke, to dare, to affront
Source-backed referencetekenen
Use tekenen for making a drawing and, in many contexts, signing a document. The object tells the listener which meaning applies.
Editor-written lessontelefoneren
Use telefoneren for communicating by telephone. It is correct but often more formal than bellen in everyday Dutch.
Editor-written lessontelen
to cultivate, to grow plants, notably crops
Source-backed referenceteleurstellen
to disappoint
Source-backed referenceterechtkomen
to land
Source-backed referenceterugkeren
Use terugkeren for returning to a place, state or subject. It is common in written or formal language and takes zijn in the perfect for movement.
Editor-written lessonterugkomen
to come back, to return
Source-backed referencetoegeven
to admit
Source-backed referencetoelaten
to allow, tolerate
Source-backed referencetoezien
to watch, to see happen
Source-backed referencetrachten
to try, attempt
Source-backed referencetrakteren
to treat (to give food or drink at no expense)
Source-backed referencetrekken
to pull, to draw
Source-backed referencetrouwen
to marry
Source-backed referenceU
uithangen
to hang out
Source-backed referenceuitkiezen
to select
Source-backed referenceuitkijken
to watch (something) until the end
Source-backed referenceuitkomen
to be able to figure out or find a solution for
Source-backed referenceuitlaten
to release, notably:
Source-backed referenceuitleggen
Use uitleggen for making information or a process clear. In a main clause the separable element moves to the end: ik leg de regel uit.
Editor-written lessonuitstaan
to endure, tolerate, stand
Source-backed referenceuitvoeren
to execute, carry out; perform
Source-backed referenceuitzien
to look forward to
Source-backed referenceV
vallen
to fall, to tumble
Source-backed referencevastklampen
to clamp, to fasten or hold together with a clamp
Source-backed referencevastleggen
to moor, to fasten, to tether
Source-backed referenceveranderen
to change
Source-backed referenceverbranden
to burn, consume/kill in fire
Source-backed referenceverdiepen
to deepen
Source-backed referencevergeten
to forget (lose remembrance of)
Source-backed referenceverhogen
to heighten
Source-backed referenceverhuren
to rent, rent out (To grant occupation in return for rent)
Source-backed referenceverkiezen
to prefer
Source-backed referenceverkleden
to dress up, put on a costume
Source-backed referenceverkopen
to sell
Source-backed referenceverlaten
to leave
Source-backed referenceverlopen
to proceed, to go by
Source-backed referencevermogen
to be able to do, to be able to achieve
Source-backed referenceverontschuldigen
to excuse, to forgive
Source-backed referenceveroorloven
to afford, allow oneself
Source-backed referenceverplichten
to oblige, compel, force
Source-backed referenceverraden
to betray
Source-backed referenceverschijnen
to appear, show up
Source-backed referenceverslaan
to defeat
Source-backed referenceversnijden
to cut up, to cut in pieces
Source-backed referenceverspreiden
to spread around
Source-backed referenceversterken
to strengthen
Source-backed referencevertellen
to tell
Source-backed referencevervolgen
to continue, carry on
Source-backed referenceverwarren
to tangle
Source-backed referenceverwerken
to process
Source-backed referenceverwijten
to blame for
Source-backed referenceverzetten
to move, to shift to another position
Source-backed referencevinden
Use vinden for locating something and for giving an opinion. The object or following dat clause tells the listener which meaning is intended.
Editor-written lessonvoeden
to feed
Source-backed referencevoelen
Use voelen for physical sensation, emotion and touching to check something. A reflexive pronoun is common when describing a person's condition: ik voel me beter.
Editor-written lessonvoeren
to guide, lead
Source-backed referencevolgen
to follow (go after)
Source-backed referencevoorkomen
to exist, to occur
Source-backed referencevoorlezen
to read aloud
Source-backed referencevoorstellen
to present, to put forth, to introduce
Source-backed referencevorderen
to progress, advance, to bring forward
Source-backed referencevragen
Use vragen for asking a question, requesting an item and asking someone to do something. The construction changes with the function: iets vragen, om iets vragen, or iema…
Editor-written lessonvrijen
to make love, to have sex
Source-backed referencevrijkomen
to get out, to get released
Source-backed referencevrijlaten
to release
Source-backed referencevullen
to fill
Source-backed referencevuren
to fire, to shoot (a weapon)
Source-backed referenceW
waaien
to blow
Source-backed referencewaarderen
to appreciate, to value
Source-backed referencewaarnemen
to perceive, to observe, to notice, to sense
Source-backed referencewachten
Use wachten for remaining until a person, event or result arrives. Use op before the thing or person being awaited.
Editor-written lessonwandelen
to stroll, be on a walk (‘to go for a walk’ = ‘gaan wandelen’)
Source-backed referencewassen
Use wassen for cleaning with water and for washing clothes, dishes in some contexts, or part of the body. Reflexive zich wassen refers to washing oneself.
Editor-written lessonwegen
to weigh (to determine the weight or be of a specified weight)
Source-backed referencewegkomen
to get away, make oneself scarce
Source-backed referenceweglaten
to omit
Source-backed referencewegrotten
to rot away
Source-backed referencewenden
to direct oneself, turn
Source-backed referencewerken
to work, labour
Source-backed referenceweten
Use weten for facts, answers and information that can often follow a question word or dat clause. It is irregular in both present and past forms.
Editor-written lessonwijzen
to point
Source-backed referencewijzigen
to edit, change, modify, alter
Source-backed referencewillen
Use willen for wishes, intentions and direct requests. In service contexts, a modal question with zou or kunnen may sound less abrupt than ik wil.
Editor-written lessonworden
to become, to get, to grow, to turn
Source-backed referencewringen
to wring
Source-backed referenceZ
zaaien
to sow, plant seed
Source-backed referencezakken
to fall, to drop, to sink
Source-backed referencezeggen
Use zeggen for spoken content and reported messages. Add the content, listener or clause so the verb does not leave the key information vague.
Editor-written lessonzetten
Use zetten for placing something upright or in a chosen position, and in many fixed combinations such as koffiezetten and een handtekening zetten.
Editor-written lessonzien
Use zien for visual perception, meeting someone and recognizing a situation. It also appears with an infinitive when you witness an action.
Editor-written lessonzijn
Use zijn for identity, condition, location and the passive or perfect constructions that require it. Its present forms are fully irregular, so learn them as complete sub…
Editor-written lessonzitten
to sit
Source-backed referencezoeken
Use zoeken for trying to find a person, object, place or solution. A direct object normally follows without a preposition.
Editor-written lessonzorgen
to make sure, to ensure
Source-backed referencezullen
Use zullen for proposals, promises, expectations and conditional distance. Its past forms zou and zouden frequently express politeness, advice or an imagined condition.
Editor-written lessonzweren
to swear, pledge, declare under oath
Source-backed referencezweven
to float, to hover
Source-backed reference