Meaning
Pet care.
Cultural Background
The 'opruimplicht' is taken very seriously. If you don't have a poop bag with you, you can be fined, even if your dog hasn't done anything yet. In Belgium, people often say 'met de hond gaan wandelen' more frequently than 'de hond uitlaten', though both are understood. Many cities have 'hondenspeelplaatsen' (dog playgrounds) where dogs can run free. These are the social hubs of the 'uitlaat' world. It is common to ask 'Is het een mannetje of een vrouwtje?' (Is it a male or a female?) when two dogs meet during their walk.
Word Order
Remember: 'Ik laat de hond UIT.' The 'uit' always jumps to the end in simple sentences!
Poop Bags
In the Netherlands, always carry bags. It's part of the 'uitlaten' ritual and the law.
Meaning
Pet care.
Word Order
Remember: 'Ik laat de hond UIT.' The 'uit' always jumps to the end in simple sentences!
Poop Bags
In the Netherlands, always carry bags. It's part of the 'uitlaten' ritual and the law.
Socializing
If you want to meet neighbors, walk your dog at 8:00 AM or 6:00 PM. These are the peak 'uitlaat' times.
Small Talk
Complimenting someone's dog is the best way to start a conversation while walking.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct forms of 'uitlaten'.
Ik ___ elke morgen de hond ___.
In the present tense, the verb 'uitlaten' separates, and 'uit' goes to the end.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Has the dog been walked yet?
The past participle of 'uitlaten' is 'uitgelaten'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Het regent heel hard! B: Ja, maar ik moet toch ...
After 'moet' (modal verb), we use the full infinitive at the end.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are asking your roommate to walk the dog because you are tired.
This is a request for someone else to perform the action.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Dog Walking Essentials
Benodigdheden
- • Hondenriem
- • Poepzakjes
- • Halsband
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIk ___ elke morgen de hond ___.
In the present tense, the verb 'uitlaten' separates, and 'uit' goes to the end.
Has the dog been walked yet?
The past participle of 'uitlaten' is 'uitgelaten'.
A: Het regent heel hard! B: Ja, maar ik moet toch ...
After 'moet' (modal verb), we use the full infinitive at the end.
You are asking your roommate to walk the dog because you are tired.
This is a request for someone else to perform the action.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, that's a literal translation from English. Use 'Ik laat de hond uit' or 'Ik wandel met de hond'.
Yes, almost exclusively. You wouldn't say 'de kat uitlaten' unless it's on a leash.
It is a designated area, often fenced, where dogs are allowed to relieve themselves and play.
A professional is a 'hondenuitlater' or you refer to the 'hondenuitlaatservice'.
It is 'de hond' (masculine/feminine), so 'de hond uitlaten'.
Only as a joke, but be careful—it implies they are animals!
Then use 'De hond in de tuin laten'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Ik liet de hond uit (singular), Wij lieten de hond uit (plural).
It's a common idiom for a short walk, often used when walking the dog.
Related Phrases
een blokje om gaan
similarTo go for a short walk around the block.
de hondenriem
builds onThe dog leash.
hondenuitlaatservice
specialized formDog walking service.
de hond uitlaten
synonymWalking the dog.
