The exact lemma appears at position 6,096 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 aankleden is pronounced
IPA: /ˈaːŋkleːdə(n)/ · Syllables: aan·kle·den
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 aankleden means
to dress, put clothing on someone or something
to get dressed, put clothes on oneself
Usage label: reflexive
to furnish with textile, furniture, decorations etc.
to dress up, present with embellishments, excuses etc.
Usage label: figuratively
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.
Aankleden conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | kleed aan |
| Present | jij (subject first) | kleedt aan |
| Present | hij/zij/het | kleedt aan |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | kleden aan |
| Simple past | singular | kleedde aan |
| Simple past | plural | kleedden aan |
| Past participle | — | aangekleed |
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 aankleden examples
Welke idioot heeft de kat aangekleed?
What idiot put clothes on the cat?
Haastig kleedde hij zich aan zodra hij iemand hoorde naderen.
Hastily he got dressed as soon as he heard someone approaching.
Het vergt goede smaak om een fraaie kamer stijlvol aan te kleden.
It takes good taste to furnish a nice room stylishly.
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 kleed aan or kleedt aan and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with kleedde aan; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use aangekleed 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 aankleden
What does aankleden mean?
to dress, put clothing on someone or something; to get dressed, put clothes on oneself; to furnish with textile, furniture, decorations etc.; to dress up, present with embellishments, excuses etc..
What is the past tense of aankleden?
The cited standard singular anchor is kleedde aan and the plural anchor is kleedden aan.
What is the past participle of aankleden?
The cited past participle is aangekleed. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use aankleden in a recorded answer
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