The exact lemma appears at position 906 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 missen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈmɪsə(n)/ · Syllables: mis·sen
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 missen means
to miss (not hit)
to miss, to go without
to spare, to afford (going without)
to miss someone
to be missing
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.
Missen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | mis |
| Present | jij (subject first) | mist |
| Present | hij/zij/het | mist |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | missen |
| Simple past | singular | miste |
| Simple past | plural | misten |
| Past participle | — | gemist |
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 missen examples
Ik heb mijn schot gemist.
I have missed my shot.
Ik moest het feest wegens een afspraak missen.
I had to miss the party due to an appointment.
Kunt u een euro missen voor het karretje?
Could you spare a euro for the shopping cart?
Lieve kinderen, wij missen jullie.
Dear children, we miss you.
Mist er hier iets?
Is something missing here?
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 mis or mist and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with miste; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use gemist 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 missen
What does missen mean?
to miss (not hit); to miss, to go without; to spare, to afford (going without); to miss someone; to be missing.
What is the past tense of missen?
The cited standard singular anchor is miste and the plural anchor is misten.
What is the past participle of missen?
The cited past participle is gemist. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use missen in a recorded answer
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