The exact lemma appears at position 7,913 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 overslaan is pronounced
IPA: /ˈoːvərˌslaːn/
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 overslaan means
to reduce the frequency of
to skip, to omit from a sequence
to arc (electrical discharge)
to jump species
to transfer (cargo)
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.
Overslaan conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | sla over |
| Present | jij (subject first) | slaat over |
| Present | hij/zij/het | slaat over |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | slaan over |
| Simple past | singular | sloeg over |
| Simple past | plural | sloegen over |
| Past participle | — | overgeslagen |
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 overslaan examples
Ze heeft een klas overgeslagen.
She skipped a grade.
Er is een nieuwe vorm van hiv overgeslagen van de gorilla naar de mens
There is a new HIV virus that jumped species from gorillas to humans.
In de eerste drie maanden van het jaar werd 10,8 procent minder goederen overgeslagen in Rotterdam ten opzichte van dezelfde periode vorig jaar.
In the first three months of the year, 10.8% less cargo was transferred compared to the same period last year in Rotterdam.
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 over or slaat over and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with sloeg over; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use overgeslagen 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 overslaan
What does overslaan mean?
to reduce the frequency of; to skip, to omit from a sequence; to arc (electrical discharge); to jump species; to transfer (cargo).
What is the past tense of overslaan?
The cited standard singular anchor is sloeg over and the plural anchor is sloegen over.
What is the past participle of overslaan?
The cited past participle is overgeslagen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use overslaan in a recorded answer
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