The exact lemma appears at position 25,769 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 consumeren is pronounced
IPA: /kɔnsyˈmeːrə(n)/ · Syllables: con·su·me·ren
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 consumeren means
to consume, to use
to consummate a marriage
Usage label: misspelling, proscribed
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.
Consumeren conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | consumeer |
| Present | jij (subject first) | consumeert |
| Present | hij/zij/het | consumeert |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | consumeren |
| Simple past | singular | consumeerde |
| Simple past | plural | consumeerden |
| Past participle | — | geconsumeerd |
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 consumeren examples
Het is belangrijk om gezond voedsel te consumeren voor een evenwichtig dieet.
It is important to consume healthy food for a balanced diet.
De elektrische apparaten consumeren veel energie.
The electrical appliances consume a lot of energy.
Het is verstandig om niet te veel suikerhoudende drankjes te consumeren.
It is wise not to consume too many sugary drinks.
Na het huwelijk werden ze verwacht de relatie te consumeren om hun huwelijk officieel te maken.
After the wedding, they were expected to consummate their relationship to make their marriage official.
In sommige culturen wordt verwacht dat het paar hun huwelijk onmiddellijk na de ceremonie consumeert.
In some cultures, the couple is expected to consummate their marriage immediately after the ceremony.
Het was een ouderwetse opvatting dat een huwelijk pas geldig was nadat het was geconsumeerd door het paar.
It was an old-fashioned belief that a marriage was only valid after it had been consummated by the couple.
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 consumeer or consumeert and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with consumeerde; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use geconsumeerd 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 consumeren
What does consumeren mean?
to consume, to use; to consummate a marriage.
What is the past tense of consumeren?
The cited standard singular anchor is consumeerde and the plural anchor is consumeerden.
What is the past participle of consumeren?
The cited past participle is geconsumeerd. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use consumeren in a recorded answer
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