The exact lemma appears at position 18,238 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 neerslaan is pronounced
IPA: /ˈneːr.slaːn/
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 neerslaan means
to knock down
to fall down, precipitate (of rain, mist, etc.)
to precipitate
to condense
to choke, suppress
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.
Neerslaan conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | sla neer |
| Present | jij (subject first) | slaat neer |
| Present | hij/zij/het | slaat neer |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | slaan neer |
| Simple past | singular | sloeg neer |
| Simple past | plural | sloegen neer |
| Past participle | — | neergeslagen |
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 neerslaan examples
De bokser sloeg zijn tegenstander neer.
The boxer knocked down his opponent.
Hij sloeg de inbreker neer met een honkbalknuppel.
He knocked down the burglar with a baseball bat.
De sneeuw begon neer te slaan vlak voor zonsondergang.
The snow began to fall down just before sunset.
Het zout sloeg neer uit de oplossing.
The salt precipitated out of the solution.
Door de reactie sloeg een vaste stof neer.
A solid precipitated as a result of the reaction.
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 sla neer or slaat neer and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with sloeg neer; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use neergeslagen 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 neerslaan
What does neerslaan mean?
to knock down; to fall down, precipitate (of rain, mist, etc.); to precipitate; to condense; to choke, suppress.
What is the past tense of neerslaan?
The cited standard singular anchor is sloeg neer and the plural anchor is sloegen neer.
What is the past participle of neerslaan?
The cited past participle is neergeslagen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
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