The exact lemma appears at position 1,077 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 kiezen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈki.zə(n)/ · Syllables: kie·zen
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 kiezen means
to choose, decide
Usage label: ambitransitive
to vote
to elect, choose
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.
Kiezen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | kies |
| Present | jij (subject first) | kiest |
| Present | hij/zij/het | kiest |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | kiezen |
| Simple past | singular | koos |
| Simple past | plural | kozen |
| Past participle | — | gekozen |
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 kiezen examples
Ik zal de blauwe trui kiezen voor het feest.
I will choose the blue sweater for the party.
Je moet een van de opties kiezen die het beste bij je past.
You need to choose one of the options that suits you best.
We hebben de mogelijkheid om onze eigen vertegenwoordigers te kiezen tijdens de verkiezingen.
We have the opportunity to choose our own representatives during the elections.
Ik kan nog niet kiezen welk restaurant we vanavond zullen bezoeken.
I can't decide yet which restaurant we will visit tonight.
Hij twijfelde tussen twee banen, maar uiteindelijk koos hij voor de functie met meer uitdaging.
He was torn between two jobs, but in the end, he decided on the position with more challenge.
Het is belangrijk om goed na te denken voordat je een beslissing kiest.
It's important to think carefully before deciding on a decision.
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 kies or kiest and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with koos; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use gekozen 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 kiezen
What does kiezen mean?
to choose, decide; to vote; to elect, choose.
What is the past tense of kiezen?
The cited standard singular anchor is koos and the plural anchor is kozen.
What is the past participle of kiezen?
The cited past participle is gekozen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use kiezen in a recorded answer
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