The exact lemma appears at position 11,136 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 uitlaten is pronounced
IPA: /ˈœy̯tˌlaː.tə(n)/ · Syllables: uit·la·ten
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 uitlaten means
to release, notably:
to lengthen, notably a garment
to abstain from some (usually undesirable) action
to express oneself
Usage label: reflexive
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.
Uitlaten conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | laat uit |
| Present | jij (subject first) | laat uit |
| Present | hij/zij/het | laat uit |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | laten uit |
| Simple past | singular | liet uit |
| Simple past | plural | lieten uit |
| Past participle | — | uitgelaten |
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 uitlaten examples
De gevangene werd eindelijk uitgelaten na jaren in de cel.
The prisoner was finally released after years in prison.
Hij laat zijn hond elke ochtend in het park uit.
He walks his dog in the park every morning.
Ze laat haar papegaai regelmatig uit, zodat hij kan vliegen.
She airs her parrot regularly, so he can fly.
De eigenaar liet het paard in het veld uit.
The owner let the horse out into the field.
De boze heks werd uitgelaten en bracht chaos in het dorp.
The angry witch was unleashed and brought chaos to the village.
Hij liet zijn agressieve hond uit en de buurtbewoners waren bezorgd.
He let his aggressive dog loose and the neighbors were concerned.
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 laat uit or laat uit and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with liet uit; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use uitgelaten 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 uitlaten
What does uitlaten mean?
to release, notably:; to lengthen, notably a garment; to abstain from some (usually undesirable) action; to express oneself.
What is the past tense of uitlaten?
The cited standard singular anchor is liet uit and the plural anchor is lieten uit.
What is the past participle of uitlaten?
The cited past participle is uitgelaten. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use uitlaten in a recorded answer
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