The exact lemma appears at position 6,727 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume or a claim that every sense is equally common. Forms, glosses, pronunciation and cited examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How aangaan is pronounced
IPA: /ˈaːŋɣaːn/ · Syllables: aan·gaan
Pronunciation can vary by region and speaking context. Treat the transcription as a compact reference, then compare it with current native audio and practise the verb inside a phrase rather than as an isolated sound.
What aangaan means
to be a concern to, to concern
to enter (into something), to begin (something)
to start, to turn on (of a machine or device, or lights)
The English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every sentence. Check the object, preposition, reflexive pronoun or separable element in the Dutch example before transferring the verb to a new situation.
Aangaan conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | ga aan |
| Present | jij (subject first) | gaat aan |
| Present | hij/zij/het | gaat aan |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | gaan aan |
| Simple past | singular | ging aan |
| Simple past | plural | gingen aan |
| Past participle | — | aangegaan |
The table shows the standard subject-first jij anchor. Inversion after jij and formal u can require a different surface form. For separable verbs, the cited forms may already show the element in its natural main-clause position. In perfect constructions, choose the auxiliary required by the actual meaning and construction; do not attach hebben or zijn mechanically.
Translated aangaan examples
Mijn doen en laten gaat jou helemaal niets aan.
My comings and goings are not your concern at all.
Ze ging een contract aan met het bedrijf.
She entered into a contract with the company.
De computer wilde maar niet aangaan. Bleek dat de stekker niet in het stopcontact zat.
The computer just wouldn't start. Turns out the plug wasn't plugged into the power outlet.
These examples are citation-backed language data. Use them to notice the verb's partners and sentence position. Then change only one detail at a time—subject, time, place or object—so that your next sentence stays grammatical and remains connected to a real communicative purpose.
Turn the reference into speaking practice
- Read the first example once and identify the finite verb, subject and any required particle or preposition.
- Build a new present-tense message with ga aan or gaat aan and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with ging aan; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use aangegaan in a complete result message after checking the correct auxiliary for that construction.
Record all four messages without restarting. Listen once for meaning and sentence order, then once for the target form. Correct only the first error that changes meaning or blocks the listener, and repeat the sentence with one new detail. This creates retrieval practice rather than table recitation.
Self-check
- The chosen sense matches the situation.
- The finite form agrees with the subject.
- The time marker and verb tense tell the same timeline.
- Any separable element, reflexive pronoun, object or fixed preposition is present.
- The sentence contains enough detail for another person to respond.
Questions about aangaan
What does aangaan mean?
to be a concern to, to concern; to enter (into something), to begin (something); to start, to turn on (of a machine or device, or lights).
What is the past tense of aangaan?
The cited standard singular anchor is ging aan and the plural anchor is gingen aan.
What is the past participle of aangaan?
The cited past participle is aangegaan. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use aangaan in a recorded answer
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