The exact lemma appears at position 464 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 lopen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈloːpə(n)/ · Syllables: 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 lopen means
to run, go fast on one's own legs
Usage label: Belgium
to run, cover distance, follow a track etc.
Usage label: Belgium
to walk, go somewhere regardless of speed
Usage label: Netherlands
to walk in general
Usage label: Netherlands
to stretch, to run (to extend in space or through a range) (often of relatively elongated objects or constructs)
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.
Lopen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | loop |
| Present | jij (subject first) | loopt |
| Present | hij/zij/het | loopt |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | lopen |
| Simple past | singular | liep |
| Simple past | plural | liepen |
| Past participle | — | gelopen |
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 lopen examples
Ik ben naar de stad gelopen.
I walked to the city.
Hij heeft daar veel gelopen.
He did a lot of walking there.
We kunnen naar de supermarkt lopen om boodschappen te doen.
We can walk to the supermarket to do some shopping.
Hij loopt elke ochtend naar zijn werk.
He walks to his workplace every morning.
De kinderen zijn buiten aan het lopen.
The children are outside walking.
Zij loopt graag in het park om van de natuur te genieten.
She likes to walk in the park to enjoy nature.
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 or loopt and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with liep; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use gelopen 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 lopen
What does lopen mean?
to run, go fast on one's own legs; to run, cover distance, follow a track etc.; to walk, go somewhere regardless of speed; to walk in general; to stretch, to run (to extend in space or through a range) (often of relatively elongated objects or constructs).
What is the past tense of lopen?
The cited standard singular anchor is liep and the plural anchor is liepen.
What is the past participle of lopen?
The cited past participle is gelopen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use lopen in a recorded answer
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