The exact lemma appears at position 29,270 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 versnijden is pronounced
IPA: /vərˈsnɛi̯.də(n)/ · Syllables: ver·snij·den
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 versnijden means
to cut up, to cut in pieces
to dilute, to mix, to adulterate, to step on
to blend or mix (with younger beer) (done to certain beers, like gueuze)
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.
Versnijden conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | versnij |
| Present | jij (subject first) | versnijdt |
| Present | hij/zij/het | versnijdt |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | versnijden |
| Simple past | singular | versnee |
| Simple past | plural | versneden |
| Past participle | — | versneden |
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 versnijden examples
Ze versneed de groenten in kleine stukjes voor de soep.
She cut up the vegetables into small pieces for the soup.
Hij versneed het vlees in dunne plakken.
He cut the meat into thin slices.
Het is gevaarlijk om drugs te versnijden met onbekende stoffen.
It's dangerous to adulterate drugs with unknown substances.
Ze versneed de wijn met water om het sterker te maken.
She diluted the wine with water to make it stronger.
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 versnij or versnijdt and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with versnee; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use versneden 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 versnijden
What does versnijden mean?
to cut up, to cut in pieces; to dilute, to mix, to adulterate, to step on; to blend or mix (with younger beer) (done to certain beers, like gueuze).
What is the past tense of versnijden?
The cited standard singular anchor is versnee and the plural anchor is versneden.
What is the past participle of versnijden?
The cited past participle is versneden. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use versnijden in a recorded answer
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