The exact lemma appears at position 16,570 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 verkiezen is pronounced
IPA: /vərˈkizə(n)/
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 verkiezen means
to prefer
to elect
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.
Verkiezen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | verkies |
| Present | jij (subject first) | verkiest |
| Present | hij/zij/het | verkiest |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | verkiezen |
| Simple past | singular | verkoos |
| Simple past | plural | verkozen |
| Past participle | — | verkozen |
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 verkiezen examples
Ik verkies koffie boven thee als ochtenddrank.
I prefer coffee over tea as a morning beverage.
Hij verkiest om met de fiets naar het werk te gaan in plaats van met de auto.
He prefers to go to work by bike instead of by car.
We verkiezen om in een rustige omgeving te werken.
We prefer to work in a quiet environment.
Het volk verkiest hun vertegenwoordigers tijdens de verkiezingen.
The people elect their representatives during the elections.
De raad van bestuur verkiest een nieuwe voorzitter voor het bedrijf.
The board of directors elects a new chairman for the company.
De leden zullen binnenkort een nieuwe leider verkiezen voor de vereniging.
The members will soon elect a new leader for the association.
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 verkies or verkiest and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with verkoos; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use verkozen 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 verkiezen
What does verkiezen mean?
to prefer; to elect.
What is the past tense of verkiezen?
The cited standard singular anchor is verkoos and the plural anchor is verkozen.
What is the past participle of verkiezen?
The cited past participle is verkozen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use verkiezen in a recorded answer
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