The exact lemma appears at position 1,578 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 opnemen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈɔpˌneː.mə(n)/ · Syllables: op·ne·men
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 opnemen means
to pick up, to raise
to pick up or answer (the phone or horn)
to take in, to admit, to reserve a spot for
to record
to snap (a photo), shoot (a film)
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.
Opnemen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | neem op |
| Present | jij (subject first) | neemt op |
| Present | hij/zij/het | neemt op |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | nemen op |
| Simple past | singular | nam op |
| Simple past | plural | namen op |
| Past participle | — | opgenomen |
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 opnemen examples
Ze nam het glas op en sloeg het achterover.
She raised the glass and downed it.
Wie gaat de telefoon opnemen?
Who is going to answer/pick up the phone.
Hij nam niet op.
He didn't answer the phone.
Het was aanvankelijk de bedoeling dat hij in onze maatschap zou worden opgenomen.
We initially intended for him to join (literally: be taken onboard) our partnership.
De jazzband wil een nieuw album opnemen.
The jazz band want to record a new album.
Ze nam een foto van de zonsondergang op.
She snapped a photo of the sunset.
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 neem op or neemt op and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with nam op; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use opgenomen 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 opnemen
What does opnemen mean?
to pick up, to raise; to pick up or answer (the phone or horn); to take in, to admit, to reserve a spot for; to record; to snap (a photo), shoot (a film).
What is the past tense of opnemen?
The cited standard singular anchor is nam op and the plural anchor is namen op.
What is the past participle of opnemen?
The cited past participle is opgenomen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use opnemen in a recorded answer
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