The exact lemma appears at position 23,576 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 opbreken is pronounced
IPA: /ˈɔp.breːkə(n)/ · Syllables: op·bre·ken
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 opbreken means
to break up
to break camp
to cost dearly; to lead to unpleasant consequences for (the initiator)
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.
Opbreken conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | breek op |
| Present | jij (subject first) | breekt op |
| Present | hij/zij/het | breekt op |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | breken op |
| Simple past | singular | brak op |
| Simple past | plural | braken op |
| Past participle | — | opgebroken |
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 opbreken examples
De bus reed via een andere route omdat de Coolsingel was opgebroken.
The bus took a different route because the Coolsingel had been broken up.
De volgende morgen braken we al vroeg op om nog voor de hitte van de middag een flink eind verder te zijn.
The next morning we broke camp early to get a good start before the afternoon heat.
Deze loslippigheid zou hem snel opbreken.
His loose lips would soon cost him dearly.
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 breek op or breekt op and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with brak op; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use opgebroken 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 opbreken
What does opbreken mean?
to break up; to break camp; to cost dearly; to lead to unpleasant consequences for (the initiator).
What is the past tense of opbreken?
The cited standard singular anchor is brak op and the plural anchor is braken op.
What is the past participle of opbreken?
The cited past participle is opgebroken. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use opbreken in a recorded answer
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