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At the A1 level, 'concluderen' is a very difficult word that you probably won't use often. You are still learning basic verbs like 'denken' (to think) or 'zien' (to see). However, you can understand it as a way of saying 'So, I think...' when you have a reason. For example, 'Ik zie de zon, dus ik denk dat het warm is.' A teacher might use 'concluderen' to show you how a story ends. It is a long word, but you can recognize it because it looks like the English word 'conclude'. Just remember it means that you have found an answer after thinking. You don't need to worry about the grammar of this word yet, just recognize that it is about finding a result.

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At the A2 level, you can start to recognize 'concluderen' in simple news reports or school texts. You know that it means 'to reach a decision' or 'to find a result'. You might use it in a simple sentence like: 'De dokter concludeert dat ik ziek ben.' (The doctor concludes that I am sick.) It is important to see that 'concluderen' often comes at the end of a thought process. You see something, you think about it, and then you 'concludeer'. You should also notice that it is a regular verb. If you want to say it in the past, you say 'concludeerde'. It is a good word to use when you want to sound a bit more serious in your Dutch conversations.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'concluderen' in more formal situations, such as at work or in a more serious discussion. You should be able to use the structure 'concluderen dat...' correctly. Remember that after 'dat', the verb goes to the end of the sentence. For example: 'Ik concludeer dat we vandaag niet kunnen werken.' You are also learning to distinguish between 'concluderen' and 'besluiten'. You use 'concluderen' for facts and logic, and 'besluiten' for making a choice. You might also start using 'concluderen uit' to show where your information comes from: 'Wat concludeer je uit dit boek?' This level is about making your Dutch sound more structured and logical.

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At the B2 level, which is the level of this word, you should use 'concluderen' fluently in both speaking and writing. You understand the nuances of the word and can use it in academic or professional reports. You are comfortable with the past perfect 'had geconcludeerd' and can use the present participle 'concluderend' to start a summary. You know that 'concluderen' implies a logical necessity based on evidence. You can participate in a debate and say, 'Op basis van deze feiten moeten we concluderen dat...' You also avoid common mistakes like using 'concluderen van' instead of 'concluderen uit'. Your use of this word shows that you can handle complex Dutch sentence structures and professional vocabulary.

At the C1 level, you use 'concluderen' with precision and variety. You might pair it with adverbs to change the tone, such as 'voorbarig concluderen' (to conclude prematurely) or 'terecht concluderen' (to rightly conclude). You understand the subtle differences between 'concluderen', 'vaststellen', and 'afleiden' and choose the best one for the context. In a long essay, you use 'concluderen' to synthesize various arguments into a cohesive final thought. You can also recognize it in complex legal or scientific texts where the conclusion is the most important part of the document. You are also aware of the noun form 'de conclusie' and how to use phrases like 'tot de conclusie komen' (to come to the conclusion).

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At the C2 level, 'concluderen' is a tool you use to navigate the highest levels of Dutch discourse. You can use it in philosophical discussions or high-level policy debates. You understand the historical and Latin roots of the word and how it fits into the broader European linguistic tradition of logical deduction. You can use the word in highly abstract ways, such as 'concluderen tot' in legal jargon (to conclude/move for a certain judgment). Your mastery of the word is such that you can even use it ironically or to point out flaws in someone else's logic. You are fully comfortable with all its grammatical permutations and can use it to create complex, persuasive arguments in any professional or academic field.

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Concluderen means reaching a logical decision based on facts or evidence.
It is a regular weak verb used frequently in formal and academic Dutch.
The word is often used with 'dat' (that) or 'uit' (from).
It differs from 'besluiten', which is more about making a choice to act.

The Dutch verb concluderen is a sophisticated term that English speakers will recognize from its cognate 'to conclude'. At its core, it refers to the mental process of arriving at a final judgment, opinion, or decision after considering all the available facts, evidence, or arguments. It is not a word used for casual guesses; rather, it implies a logical progression from A to B. In Dutch society, which values directness and logic, 'concluderen' is a frequent guest in debates, academic papers, and professional meetings. It functions as the 'closing of the circle' in a discussion. When you use this word, you are signaling to your listener that your thought process has reached its destination. It is the verbal equivalent of a judge's gavel coming down, signifying that the deliberation phase is over and the verdict is in.

Formal Context: In Dutch legal and academic writing, 'concluderen' is used to summarize the findings of a research project or a court case. It carries a heavy weight of authority.
Everyday Logic: Even in daily life, you might use it when you've observed something: 'Ik zie dat je natte kleren hebt, dus ik concludeer dat het regent.' (I see you have wet clothes, so I conclude that it is raining.)

Na het bestuderen van alle documenten, moeten wij helaas concluderen dat het project is mislukt.

The nuances of 'concluderen' also extend to how one interprets behavior. If a colleague is consistently late, a manager might 'concluderen' that there is a lack of motivation, even if that wasn't explicitly stated. This leap from observation to interpretation is the primary domain of this verb. It is also important to note that 'concluderen' is often followed by the conjunction 'dat' (that), which introduces the conclusion itself. This structure is very similar to English, making it an accessible word for learners at the B2 level. However, the Dutch also use 'concluderen uit', meaning 'to conclude from', which requires a slightly different mental map where you first mention the source of your conclusion before the conclusion itself.

Using 'concluderen' correctly involves understanding its grammatical patterns, primarily its relationship with the preposition 'uit' and the conjunction 'dat'. The most common structure is [subject] + [concluderen] + dat + [subordinate clause]. This is the standard way to express what the conclusion is. For example, 'De wetenschappers concluderen dat de aarde opwarmt.' (The scientists conclude that the earth is warming up.) Note that in Dutch, the word order in the 'dat'-clause changes, with the verbs moving to the end. This is a crucial distinction for English speakers who are used to a more rigid SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) structure in subordinate clauses.

The 'Uit' Pattern: When you want to specify the evidence, use 'uit': 'Wat concludeer je uit dit onderzoek?' (What do you conclude from this research?)

Uit de resultaten kunnen we concluderen dat de nieuwe aanpak werkt.

Another important aspect is the tense. In the past tense, it becomes 'concludeerde' (singular) or 'concludeerden' (plural). The perfect tense uses 'geconcludeerd'. For instance, 'Men heeft geconcludeerd dat er geen gevaar is.' (It has been concluded that there is no danger.) This passive-style 'men' construction is very common in formal Dutch reports. Furthermore, 'concluderen' can be used reflexively or in a more passive sense, although the active form is much more frequent. When you are writing an essay, you might start your final paragraph with 'Concluderend kunnen we stellen dat...' (In conclusion, we can state that...), using the present participle as an adverbial phrase to signal the end of your argument.

You will encounter 'concluderen' in a variety of professional and intellectual settings in the Netherlands and Flanders. First and foremost, it is the bread and butter of Dutch news broadcasts like the NOS Journaal. Reporters often use it to summarize the findings of a government inquiry or a social study. For example, 'De commissie concludeert dat er fouten zijn gemaakt.' (The committee concludes that mistakes were made.) This usage conveys a sense of objectivity and finality that is essential for journalism. It is also ubiquitous in the Dutch education system, from secondary school through university. Students are taught to 'concluderen' in their lab reports and thesis papers, making it a key academic skill.

In the Office: During a meeting, a manager might say: 'Dus, als ik het goed begrijp, concluderen we dat we meer personeel nodig hebben?'

De politie kon niet anders dan concluderen dat er sprake was van opzet.

Beyond formal settings, you'll hear 'concluderen' in serious conversations between friends or family members when they are analyzing a situation. If someone is telling a long story about a conflict at work, the listener might interject with, 'Dus je concludeert eigenlijk dat je baas niet te vertrouwen is?' This shows that 'concluderen' is used to distill complex information into a simple, understandable truth. It's also found in Dutch literature and opinion pieces in newspapers like NRC or de Volkskrant, where authors use it to drive home their final point. It is a word of clarity and intellectual rigor, and hearing it usually means that a significant point is being made.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing 'concluderen' with 'besluiten'. While both can be translated as 'to decide' or 'to conclude' in certain contexts, they have distinct applications in Dutch. 'Besluiten' is about making a choice to take action (e.g., 'Ik besluit om te gaan slapen' - I decide to go to sleep), whereas 'concluderen' is about reaching a logical deduction (e.g., 'Ik concludeer dat hij slaapt' - I conclude that he is sleeping). If you say 'Ik concludeer om te gaan,' it sounds very strange to a native speaker because you can't logically deduce an intention to act in that way.

Confusion with 'Eindigen': Don't use 'concluderen' to mean 'to finish' a physical task. Use 'beëindigen' or 'klaar zijn' for that. 'Concluderen' is purely mental.

Fout: Ik concludeer de vergadering. (Correct: Ik sluit de vergadering.)

Another common error involves the preposition choice. English speakers often want to say 'concluderen van' because of 'conclude from'. However, in Dutch, it is strictly 'concluderen uit'. Using 'van' is a literal translation error that immediately marks you as a non-native speaker. Furthermore, pay attention to the word order in the 'dat'-clause. Because 'concluderen' often introduces a subordinate clause, learners frequently forget to move the verb to the end, which is a hallmark of B2-level Dutch. For example, 'Ik concludeer dat hij is moe' is incorrect; it should be 'Ik concludeer dat hij moe is.'

To enrich your Dutch vocabulary, it's helpful to look at synonyms for 'concluderen' that fit different registers. 'Besluiten' is the most common alternative, but as mentioned, it leans more towards taking a decision. 'Vaststellen' is another excellent word, meaning 'to establish' or 'to determine' a fact. It is often used when the evidence is so clear that no other conclusion is possible. For example, 'De dokter stelde vast dat de patiënt koorts had.' Another more informal or slightly more 'detective-like' word is 'opmaken uit'. This literally means 'to make up out of' and is used when you are interpreting clues. 'Wat maak je op uit zijn gedrag?' (What do you make of his behavior?)

Afleiden vs Concluderen: 'Afleiden' (to derive/deduce) is more focused on the logical steps taken, while 'concluderen' focuses on the final result.
Resumeren: If you are just summarizing points without necessarily adding a new logical deduction, 'resumeren' (to summarize) is a better choice.

We kunnen vaststellen dat de cijfers dit jaar beter zijn dan vorig jaar.

In highly academic contexts, you might use 'infereren' (to infer), though this is much rarer than its English counterpart and often sounds overly pretentious in standard Dutch. For a more poetic or archaic feel, 'besluiten' can sometimes be used in the sense of 'to conclude' a story or a poem, but in modern Dutch, 'concluderen' remains the king of logical results. Knowing when to switch between 'concluderen', 'vaststellen', and 'opmaken uit' will make your Dutch sound much more natural and precise. 'Vaststellen' is for facts, 'concluderen' is for logical results, and 'opmaken uit' is for personal interpretations of clues.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The word originally had a physical sense of 'locking someone up', but over centuries, it shifted to the mental act of 'locking up' an argument by reaching a final point.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /kɔŋ.kly.ˈdeː.rə(n)/

US /kɑŋ.klu.ˈdeɪ.rən/

The stress is on the third syllable: con-clu-DE-ren.

Reimt sich auf

studeren proberen waarderen analyseren organiseren communiceren feliciteren investeren

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing the 'u' as an 'oo' sound like in 'food'. It should be the tight Dutch 'u'.
Putting the stress on the first syllable.
Forgetting the 'n' sound in 'con' and making it a pure 'o'.
Pronouncing the 'd' as a 't' at the end of the stem incorrectly.
Merging the 'u' and 'e' sounds.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize for English speakers due to the cognate 'conclude'.

Schreiben 7/5

Requires correct use of 'dat'-clauses and 'uit' preposition.

Sprechen 6/5

The 'u' sound and stress pattern can be tricky for beginners.

Hören 4/5

Common in news and formal speech, usually articulated clearly.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

denken zien weten feit omdat

Als Nächstes lernen

vaststellen besluiten bewijzen gevolg oorzaak

Fortgeschritten

deduceren infereren synthetiseren analyseren

Wichtige Grammatik

Subordinate Clause Word Order

Ik concludeer dat hij *ziek is* (not: is ziek).

Weak Verb Past Tense

Ik concludeer + de = concludeerde.

Prepositional Objects

Concluderen + uit (not: van).

Present Participle as Adverb

Concluderend (In conclusion).

Perfect Tense with 'Hebben'

Ik heb geconcludeerd.

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Beispiele nach Niveau

Ik zie de zon en concludeer dat het mooi weer is.

I see the sun and conclude it's nice weather.

Present tense, first person singular.

De juf concludeert dat de klas stil is.

The teacher concludes that the class is quiet.

Third person singular with 'dat' clause.

Hij kijkt naar de klok en concludeert dat hij laat is.

He looks at the clock and concludes he is late.

Using 'dat' to introduce a fact.

Zij concludeert dat de soep lekker is.

She concludes that the soup is tasty.

Simple observation-based conclusion.

Wij concluderen dat het feestje leuk was.

We conclude that the party was fun.

First person plural.

De kat concludeert dat er geen eten is.

The cat concludes there is no food.

Subject-verb agreement.

Jij concludeert dat de film saai is.

You conclude that the movie is boring.

Second person singular.

Zij concluderen dat de les voorbij is.

They conclude that the lesson is over.

Third person plural.

De politie concludeert dat het een ongeluk was.

The police conclude it was an accident.

Formal subject 'de politie'.

Uit de test concludeert de dokter dat je gezond bent.

From the test, the doctor concludes you are healthy.

Using 'uit' to show the source.

We kunnen concluderen dat de prijs te hoog is.

We can conclude that the price is too high.

Modal verb 'kunnen' with infinitive.

Zij concludeerde dat ze haar sleutels was vergeten.

She concluded that she had forgotten her keys.

Past tense 'concludeerde'.

Wat concludeer je uit dit verhaal?

What do you conclude from this story?

Question form with 'uit'.

De krant concludeert dat de economie groeit.

The newspaper concludes that the economy is growing.

Journalistic usage.

Na het gesprek concludeerde ik dat hij loog.

After the conversation, I concluded he was lying.

Past tense with a temporal phrase.

Zij hebben geconcludeerd dat het plan niet werkt.

They have concluded that the plan doesn't work.

Present perfect 'hebben geconcludeerd'.

De onderzoekers concluderen dat roken slecht is voor de gezondheid.

The researchers conclude that smoking is bad for health.

Standard scientific conclusion structure.

Ik concludeer uit jouw woorden dat je boos bent.

I conclude from your words that you are angry.

Focus on interpersonal deduction.

Men kan hieruit concluderen dat er veel is veranderd.

One can conclude from this that much has changed.

Use of 'men' (one/people).

De jury concludeerde dat het liedje het beste was.

The jury concluded that the song was the best.

Decision-making context.

We moeten helaas concluderen dat de vakantie voorbij is.

We must unfortunately conclude that the holiday is over.

Use of 'moeten' to show necessity.

Concludeer je nu dat ik geen gelijk heb?

Are you concluding now that I am not right?

Interrogative with 'nu' for emphasis.

Zij concludeerden gezamenlijk dat er actie nodig was.

They collectively concluded that action was needed.

Adverb 'gezamenlijk' modifying the verb.

Hij heeft geconcludeerd dat hij meer moet sporten.

He has concluded that he needs to exercise more.

Personal reflection in the perfect tense.

Op basis van de statistieken kunnen we concluderen dat de verkoop stijgt.

Based on the statistics, we can conclude that sales are rising.

Phrase 'op basis van' (based on).

De advocaat concludeerde dat er onvoldoende bewijs was.

The lawyer concluded that there was insufficient evidence.

Legal context.

Men concludeert vaak te snel dat iets onmogelijk is.

People often conclude too quickly that something is impossible.

Adverbial phrase 'te snel' (too quickly).

Uit de enquête valt te concluderen dat burgers ontevreden zijn.

From the survey, it can be concluded that citizens are dissatisfied.

Passive-like construction 'valt te concluderen'.

Concluderend kunnen we stellen dat dit beleid effectief is.

In conclusion, we can state that this policy is effective.

Present participle as a transition word.

De bioloog concludeerde dat de vogelsoort was uitgestorven.

The biologist concluded that the bird species was extinct.

Scientific deduction.

Je kunt niet zomaar concluderen dat hij de dader is.

You can't just conclude that he is the perpetrator.

Use of 'zomaar' (just/without reason).

De commissie heeft geconcludeerd dat de veiligheid gewaarborgd is.

The commission has concluded that safety is guaranteed.

Formal perfect tense.

Wetenschappers concluderen unaniem dat klimaatverandering een feit is.

Scientists conclude unanimously that climate change is a fact.

Adverb 'unaniem' for emphasis.

Uit de diepte-interviews viel te concluderen dat er diepere trauma's speelden.

From the in-depth interviews, it could be concluded that deeper traumas were at play.

Complex passive structure.

Men concludeerde ten onrechte dat de crisis voorbij was.

It was wrongly concluded that the crisis was over.

Adverbial phrase 'ten onrechte' (wrongly).

De filosoof concludeert dat de vrije wil een illusie is.

The philosopher concludes that free will is an illusion.

Abstract philosophical context.

Uit de context valt niet direct te concluderen wat de auteur bedoelt.

From the context, it cannot be directly concluded what the author means.

Negative construction with 'niet direct'.

De rechtbank concludeerde tot een levenslange gevangenisstraf.

The court moved for/concluded with a life sentence.

Legal jargon 'concluderen tot'.

Zij concludeerde scherpzinnig dat er meer aan de hand was.

She shrewdly concluded that there was more going on.

Adverb 'scherpzinnig' (shrewdly).

Na een uitvoerige analyse concludeerden wij dat de markt verzadigd was.

After an extensive analysis, we concluded that the market was saturated.

Complex introductory phrase.

Men zou hieruit kunnen concluderen dat de menselijke natuur inherent egoïstisch is.

One could conclude from this that human nature is inherently selfish.

Conditional 'zou kunnen' for theoretical discussion.

De procureur-generaal concludeerde tot niet-ontvankelijkheid van het beroep.

The Attorney General moved for the inadmissibility of the appeal.

Highly technical legal terminology.

Er valt onmogelijk te concluderen welk pad de geschiedenis zal inslaan.

It is impossible to conclude which path history will take.

Abstract historical reflection.

Zij concludeerde op basis van louter intuïtie dat het gevaar nabij was.

She concluded based on mere intuition that danger was near.

Contrast between logic and 'louter intuïtie'.

De criticus concludeerde dat het werk een synthese was van modernisme en klassiek.

The critic concluded that the work was a synthesis of modernism and classicism.

Art criticism context.

Men concludeerde dat de paradigmaverschuiving onvermijdelijk was.

It was concluded that the paradigm shift was inevitable.

Academic jargon 'paradigmaverschuiving'.

Uit de archeologische vondsten valt te concluderen dat de beschaving hoogontwikkeld was.

From the archaeological finds, it can be concluded that the civilization was highly developed.

Archaeological deduction.

Zonder de volledige dataset is het riskant om definitief te concluderen.

Without the full dataset, it is risky to conclude definitively.

Cautionary statement about the process.

Häufige Kollokationen

logischerwijs concluderen

voorbarig concluderen

terecht concluderen

unaniem concluderen

foutief concluderen

eenvoudig concluderen

moeten concluderen

kunnen concluderen

voorzichtig concluderen

definitief concluderen

Häufige Phrasen

Alles overziend concluderen we...

— Taking everything into account, we conclude...

Alles overziend concluderen we dat de missie geslaagd is.

Hieruit valt te concluderen...

— From this, it can be concluded...

Hieruit valt te concluderen dat de markt verandert.

Niet te snel concluderen

— Don't jump to conclusions.

Wacht even, we moeten niet te snel concluderen.

Kortom, we concluderen...

— In short, we conclude...

Kortom, we concluderen dat we meer tijd nodig hebben.

Op grond waarvan concludeer je dat?

— On what grounds do you conclude that?

Dat is een sterke bewering. Op grond waarvan concludeer je dat?

Laten we concluderen dat...

— Let's conclude that...

Laten we concluderen dat we het oneens zijn.

Ik concludeer hieruit...

— I conclude from this...

Ik concludeer hieruit dat je geen interesse hebt.

Men heeft geconcludeerd dat...

— It has been concluded that...

Men heeft geconcludeerd dat de veiligheid in orde is.

Zonder meer concluderen

— To conclude without further ado.

Je kunt niet zonder meer concluderen dat hij schuldig is.

Wetenschappelijk concluderen

— To conclude in a scientific manner.

Zij kunnen dit nu ook wetenschappelijk concluderen.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

concluderen vs besluiten

Besluiten is to decide to do something; concluderen is to decide something is true.

concluderen vs beëindigen

Beëindigen is to physically stop or finish something, not a mental deduction.

concluderen vs vaststellen

Vaststellen is more about observing a definitive fact; concluderen is about the logic behind it.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"De slotsom trekken"

— To draw the final conclusion.

Aan het eind van de dag moeten we de slotsom trekken.

Neutral

"Eén en één is twee"

— To reach an obvious conclusion.

Hij is laat en zijn auto is weg, dus één en één is twee.

Informal

"De balans opmaken"

— To weigh the pros and cons to reach a conclusion.

Na een jaar gaan we de balans opmaken.

Neutral

"De knoop doorhakken"

— To make a final decision (related to besluiten).

Na lang concluderen moeten we nu de knoop doorhakken.

Informal

"Tot een eindoordeel komen"

— To reach a final judgment.

De commissie is eindelijk tot een eindoordeel gekomen.

Formal

"Er de vinger op leggen"

— To pinpoint a conclusion or cause.

Ik kan er de vinger nog niet op leggen, maar ik concludeer dat er iets mis is.

Informal

"Iets zwart op wit hebben"

— To have a conclusion in writing/documented.

We hebben nu zwart op wit geconcludeerd dat het veilig is.

Neutral

"De puntjes op de i zetten"

— To finalize the conclusion/details.

We moeten nog even de puntjes op de i zetten voor we concluderen.

Informal

"Een streep trekken"

— To conclude/finish a certain period or discussion.

We trekken hier een streep en concluderen dat het klaar is.

Neutral

"In een notendop"

— In a nutshell (often used before concluding).

In een notendop concludeer ik dat we moeten stoppen.

Neutral

Leicht verwechselbar

concluderen vs besluiten

Both mean 'to conclude' in English.

Besluiten is an act of will (choosing); concluderen is an act of intellect (logic).

Ik besluit te gaan (I decide to go). Ik concludeer dat hij gaat (I conclude that he is going).

concluderen vs afsluiten

Means 'to close/finish'.

Afsluiten is for closing a door, a bank account, or a meeting. Concluderen is for a thought.

Ik sluit de deur af. Ik concludeer het onderzoek.

concluderen vs eindigen

Both relate to the end of something.

Eindigen is intransitive (something ends). Concluderen is what you do at the end.

De film eindigt. Ik concludeer dat de film goed was.

concluderen vs opmaken

Can mean 'to conclude' in 'opmaken uit'.

Opmaken is more informal and involves interpretation. Concluderen is more formal and logical.

Wat maak je daaruit op? (Informal) Wat concludeert u daaruit? (Formal)

concluderen vs vinden

Both express an opinion.

Vinden is a personal feeling. Concluderen is based on evidence.

Ik vind dit leuk. Ik concludeer dat dit werkt.

Satzmuster

Ik concludeer dat [zin].

Ik concludeer dat het warm is.

Uit [bron] concludeer ik dat [zin].

Uit het boek concludeer ik dat hij rijk was.

We kunnen concluderen dat [zin].

We kunnen concluderen dat de test is geslaagd.

Men heeft geconcludeerd dat [zin].

Men heeft geconcludeerd dat er geen gevaar is.

Concluderend kunnen we stellen dat [zin].

Concluderend kunnen we stellen dat dit werkt.

[Onderwerp] concludeerde ten onrechte dat [zin].

De krant concludeerde ten onrechte dat hij weg was.

Er valt te concluderen dat [zin].

Er valt te concluderen dat de prijzen stijgen.

Men concludeert tot [zelfstandig naamwoord].

De rechtbank concludeerde tot een boete.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

de conclusie (the conclusion)

de concludent (the person concluding - legal)

de slotsom (the final sum/conclusion)

Verben

concluderen (to conclude)

herconcluderen (to re-conclude)

Adjektive

concluderend (concluding)

conclusief (conclusive - rare)

onconclusief (inconclusive - rare)

Verwandt

besluiten

eindigen

afleiden

vaststellen

bewijzen

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frequency

High in written Dutch, Medium-High in spoken Dutch.

Häufige Fehler

Ik concludeer van dit boek dat... → Ik concludeer uit dit boek dat...
In Dutch, we use the preposition 'uit' (out of/from) with concluderen.
Ik concludeer dat hij is moe. → Ik concludeer dat hij moe is.
In a 'dat'-clause, the verb must move to the end of the sentence.
Ik concludeer om een appel te eten. → Ik besluit om een appel te eten.
You cannot 'conclude' an action you intend to take; you 'decide' (besluiten) it.
De film concludeert om acht uur. → De film eindigt om acht uur.
'Concluderen' is a mental process, not a physical end of an event.
Ik heb geconcludeer. → Ik heb geconcludeerd.
The past participle needs a 'd' at the end because the stem ends in 'r'.

Tipps

Word Order

When using 'concluderen dat', remember that the entire verb cluster goes to the end of the sentence. This is the most common mistake for learners.

Synonym Choice

Use 'vaststellen' if you are 100% sure of a fact. Use 'concluderen' if you are using logic to get there.

The Dutch U

Practice the 'u' in 'clu'. It is not 'cloo'. Keep your tongue forward and your lips tight.

Academic Writing

In essays, avoid 'ik denk'. Use 'Er kan geconcludeerd worden dat...' to sound more objective and academic.

Uit vs Van

Always pair 'concluderen' with 'uit'. Think of 'extracting' a conclusion OUT OF the facts.

News Keywords

When you hear 'De commissie concludeert...', pay close attention. The next sentence is the most important part of the news.

Summarizing

Use 'Dus we concluderen...' at the end of a group discussion to help everyone agree on the next steps.

Directness

Dutch people like logical conclusions. Using this word shows you are following that cultural trait of being factual.

The Latin Link

Remember 'conclude' in English. The Dutch version just adds '-ren' to make it a verb.

Legal Context

If you read Dutch law, 'concluderen tot' means to formally request a certain judgment. It's very specific!

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of a 'Con' (together) 'Clue' (hint) 'Der' (there). You put the clues together to get there (to the conclusion).

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a judge closing a thick book with a loud 'thud'. That finality is 'concluderen'.

Word Web

bewijs logica onderzoek feit einde besluit denken resultaat

Herausforderung

Try to use 'concluderen' in a sentence about your favorite hobby today. For example: 'Ik zie dat ik geen snaren meer heb, dus ik concludeer dat ik geen gitaar kan spelen.'

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'concludere', which is a combination of 'con-' (together) and 'claudere' (to shut or close).

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To shut up, enclose, or bring to an end.

Indo-European, Italic, Romance influence on Germanic Dutch.

Kultureller Kontext

No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral, intellectual word.

English speakers often use 'decide' for both logical and active decisions, but Dutch is stricter about using 'concluderen' only for the logical part.

Sherlock Holmes is often described in Dutch as someone who can 'briljant concluderen'. Dutch scientific journals use 'Conclusie' as a standard section header. The phrase 'Wat kunnen we hieruit concluderen?' is a classic Dutch teacher question.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Science

De data concluderen dat...
Op basis van het experiment...
De hypothese wordt bevestigd...
Er valt te concluderen dat...

Law

De rechtbank concludeert...
Concluderen tot schuld...
Uit de getuigenverklaring...
Onvoldoende bewijs om te concluderen...

Business

De kwartaalcijfers laten zien...
We concluderen dat de koers...
De marktstudie concludeert...
Gezamenlijk concluderen we...

Daily Life

Ik concludeer dat je moe bent.
Wat concludeer je daaruit?
Niet te snel concluderen!
Ik concludeerde dat hij niet kwam.

Education

Schrijf een concluderend hoofdstuk.
Wat kun je concluderen uit deze tekst?
De student concludeerde terecht...
Leer concluderen op basis van bronnen.

Gesprächseinstiege

"Wat concludeer jij uit de huidige politieke situatie in Nederland?"

"Kunnen we concluderen dat sociale media meer kwaad dan goed doen?"

"Als je naar je eigen leven kijkt, wat concludeer je dan over je grootste successen?"

"Wat concludeerde je na je eerste bezoek aan Amsterdam?"

"Kunnen we concluderen dat de zomer dit jaar erg nat is?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Schrijf over een moment waarop je een verkeerde conclusie trok. Wat concludeerde je en waarom was het fout?

Analyseer een recent nieuwsbericht. Wat concludeert de journalist en ben je het daarmee eens?

Kijk naar je voortgang in het Nederlands. Wat kun je concluderen over je leerstijl?

Beschrijf een wetenschappelijk onderzoek dat je interessant vindt en wat zij concludeerden.

Concludeer aan het eind van deze week: wat was het belangrijkste dat je hebt geleerd?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Yes, it is a regular weak verb. The past tense is 'concludeerde' and the past participle is 'geconcludeerd'.

No, you should always use 'concluderen uit'. 'Van' is a literal translation error from English.

Use 'concluderen' for logical results (e.g., The data shows...) and 'besluiten' for decisions to act (e.g., I decide to quit).

It is often used at the beginning of a sentence to mean 'In conclusion'. Example: 'Concluderend, we hebben meer tijd nodig.'

Yes, but mostly for serious topics. For simple things, people might say 'dus ik denk dat...'.

The noun is 'de conclusie'. You can say 'tot de conclusie komen' (to come to the conclusion).

It is neutral to formal. It is very common in news, reports, and academic writing.

No, use 'sluiten' or 'beëindigen' for that. 'Concluderen' is only for mental results.

Usually no. It is mostly followed by a 'dat'-clause or used with 'uit'.

Common adverbs include: terecht, voorbarig, logischerwijs, and unaniem.

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