The exact lemma appears at position 5,177 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 uitkijken is pronounced
IPA: /ˈœy̯tˌkɛi̯.kə(n)/ · Syllables: uit·kij·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 uitkijken means
to watch (something) until the end
to look out, to watch out, to be vigilant
to look forward to
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.
Uitkijken conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | kijk uit |
| Present | jij (subject first) | kijkt uit |
| Present | hij/zij/het | kijkt uit |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | kijken uit |
| Simple past | singular | keek uit |
| Simple past | plural | keken uit |
| Past participle | — | uitgekeken |
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 uitkijken examples
Ik wil deze film uitkijken voordat ik naar bed ga.
I want to watch this movie until the end before I go to bed.
Hij heeft het hele concert uitgekeken.
He watched the entire concert.
Kun je deze video voor me uitkijken en me laten weten wat je ervan vindt?
Can you watch this video for me to the end and let me know what you think?
Uitkijken! Er komt een auto aan.
Watch out! A car is coming.
Je moet uitkijken bij het oversteken van de straat.
You should be vigilant when crossing the street.
Ze keek uit terwijl ze door het donkere bos liep.
She looked out as she walked through the dark forest.
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 kijk uit or kijkt uit and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with keek uit; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use uitgekeken 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 uitkijken
What does uitkijken mean?
to watch (something) until the end; to look out, to watch out, to be vigilant; to look forward to.
What is the past tense of uitkijken?
The cited standard singular anchor is keek uit and the plural anchor is keken uit.
What is the past participle of uitkijken?
The cited past participle is uitgekeken. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use uitkijken in a recorded answer
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