The exact lemma appears at position 3,688 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 uitkomen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈœy̯tˌkoː.mə(n)/ · Syllables: uit·ko·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 uitkomen means
to be able to figure out or find a solution for
to come out right, to fit together, to be solvable, to have a result or solution
to be fitting, to be convenient
to hatch
to come true
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.
Uitkomen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | kom uit |
| Present | jij (subject first) | komt uit |
| Present | hij/zij/het | komt uit |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | komen uit |
| Simple past | singular | kwam uit |
| Simple past | plural | kwamen uit |
| Past participle | — | uitgekomen |
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 uitkomen examples
Hoe lang ik ook nadenk over dit probleem, ik kom er niet uit.
No matter how long I think about this problem, I can't figure it out.
Deze som klopt niet, het komt niet uit.
This sum isn't right, it doesn't come out right.
Komt die dag jou uit? — Nee het komt me juist erg slecht uit.
Is that day convenient for you? — No, it is actually rather inconvenient for me.
Het ei is nog niet uitgekomen.
The egg hasn't hatched yet.
Een keer in de zoveel tijd komen dromen uit.
Once every so often, dreams come true.
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 kom uit or komt uit and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with kwam uit; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use uitgekomen 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 uitkomen
What does uitkomen mean?
to be able to figure out or find a solution for; to come out right, to fit together, to be solvable, to have a result or solution; to be fitting, to be convenient; to hatch; to come true.
What is the past tense of uitkomen?
The cited standard singular anchor is kwam uit and the plural anchor is kwamen uit.
What is the past participle of uitkomen?
The cited past participle is uitgekomen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use uitkomen in a recorded answer
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