A weak verb: if the stem of the infinitive ends in t, k, f, s, ch or p (remember ’t kofschip), the past takes -te and the participle -t, otherwise -de and -d: veranderde, veranderd. → Werkte or woonde: the regular imperfect
Every sentence comes from this course’s word lists or grammar topics. The verb form is highlighted, and the line below says which tense and person it is.
De stad is erg veranderd.The city has changed a lot.
veranderd — voltooid deelwoord
Het klimaat verandert snel.The climate is changing quickly.
verandert — Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd · jij/je; Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd · hij/zij/het
Laten we van onderwerp veranderen.Let’s change the subject.
veranderen — Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd · wij/we; Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd · jullie
Quick practice
5 gaps, first from the example sentences above, then from the table. Every answer counts towards your reviews.
The forms are calculated from the rules of the language — twice, in two independent ways — and checked against every hand-written form in this course. The example sentences are the course’s own.