The exact lemma appears at position 24,912 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 inlopen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈɪnˌloː.pə(n)/ · Syllables: in·lo·pen
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 inlopen means
to walk in, to enter by walking
to catch up (to reach something that had been ahead)
to make up for lost time, to catch up on something that one has missed or neglected
to wear in or break in something new, to make it more comfortable to wear or use
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.
Inlopen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | loop in |
| Present | jij (subject first) | loopt in |
| Present | hij/zij/het | loopt in |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | lopen in |
| Simple past | singular | liep in |
| Simple past | plural | liepen in |
| Past participle | — | ingelopen |
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 inlopen examples
Ze zijn de verkeerde kamer ingelopen
They walked into the wrong room
Door harder te fietsen, kon ik de groep wielrenners voor mij inlopen
By cycling faster, I was able to catch up with the group of cyclists ahead of me
Ik moet wat extra uren werken om mijn achterstand in te lopen
I have to work some extra hours to catch up on my backlog
Mijn nieuwe schoenen zaten heel strak, maar na een paar dagen inlopen zaten ze veel beter
My new shoes were very tight, but after wearing them in for a few days, they felt much better
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 loop in or loopt in and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with liep in; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use ingelopen 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 inlopen
What does inlopen mean?
to walk in, to enter by walking; to catch up (to reach something that had been ahead); to make up for lost time, to catch up on something that one has missed or neglected; to wear in or break in something new, to make it more comfortable to wear or use.
What is the past tense of inlopen?
The cited standard singular anchor is liep in and the plural anchor is liepen in.
What is the past participle of inlopen?
The cited past participle is ingelopen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use inlopen in a recorded answer
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