A2 · Grundkenntnisse Kapitel 21

Splitting Verbs

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Master the art of Dutch verbs that split and reunite based on the sentence structure.

  • Identify common separable verb prefixes.
  • Place prefixes correctly at the end of sentences.
  • Recognize when verbs stay together in the past.
Break your verbs, not your flow!

Was du lernen wirst

Understand separable verbs (scheidbare werkwoorden). Learn how they break apart in the present tense but join in the past.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: correctly split verbs like 'opstaan' in present tense sentences.

Tipps & Tricks (1)

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Listen for stress

If the stress is on the first syllable, it's likely a separable verb.
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Wichtige Vokabeln (5)

opstaan to get up meegaan to come along boodschappen doen to do groceries aanbellen to ring the doorbell terugkomen to come back

Real-World Preview

coffee

Morning Routine

Review Summary

  • Subject + Verb (conjugated) + ... + Prefix

Häufige Fehler

Never keep the prefix attached to the verb in a main clause. It must jump to the end.

Wrong: Ik opsta om zeven uur.
Richtig: Ik sta om zeven uur op.

The prefix goes to the absolute end of the clause, even after prepositional phrases.

Wrong: Ik ga mee met hem naar de winkel.
Richtig: Ik ga met hem mee naar de winkel.

The object comes between the conjugated verb and the prefix.

Wrong: Hij belt op zijn moeder.
Richtig: Hij belt zijn moeder op.

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Prefixes of Separable Verbs

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Next Steps

You are doing amazing! Separable verbs are a big hurdle, and you have cleared it with style. Keep practicing!

Translate 5 daily routine sentences into Dutch using separable verbs.

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Schnelle Übung (5)

Which is correct in a 'dat' clause?

Ik weet dat hij ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: opstaat
Subordinate clause keeps it together.

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Fill in the correct form.

Hij heeft de afspraak ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: afgezegd
Past participle of afzeggen.

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Fill in the correct prefix.

Ik sta om zeven uur ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: op
The verb is opstaan.

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Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ik bel mijn moeder op.
Prefix goes to the end.

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Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Ik wil opbellen mijn vriend.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ik wil mijn vriend opbellen.
Modal verb keeps it together.

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Score: /5

Häufige Fragen (2)

No, only those with stress on the prefix. Inseparable verbs have stress on the stem.
The prefix stays attached to the participle, e.g., 'opgebeld'.
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