The exact lemma appears at position 13,388 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 vrijkomen is pronounced
IPA: /ˈvrɛi̯koːmə(n)/ · Syllables: vrij·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 vrijkomen means
to get out, to get released
become free, become available
to get released
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.
Vrijkomen conjugation table
| Tense | Subject | Dutch form |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ik | kom vrij |
| Present | jij (subject first) | komt vrij |
| Present | hij/zij/het | komt vrij |
| Present | wij/jullie/zij | komen vrij |
| Simple past | singular | kwam vrij |
| Simple past | plural | kwamen vrij |
| Past participle | — | vrijgekomen |
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 vrijkomen examples
Na 20 jaar zitten kwam de moordenaar weer vrij.
After 20 years in prison, the murderer was released.
Wegens afzegging is er een plaats vrijgekomen bij mijn workshop.
Due to cancellation, a place has become available at my workshop.
Kernenergie is energie die vrijkomt met behulp van de brandstof uranium.
Nuclear energy is energy that gets released using the fuel uranium.
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 vrij or komt vrij and add a concrete time or place.
- Move the same event into the past with kwam vrij; keep the meaning stable while changing the timeline.
- Use vrijgekomen 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 vrijkomen
What does vrijkomen mean?
to get out, to get released; become free, become available; to get released.
What is the past tense of vrijkomen?
The cited standard singular anchor is kwam vrij and the plural anchor is kwamen vrij.
What is the past participle of vrijkomen?
The cited past participle is vrijgekomen. Verify the auxiliary in the sentence you actually want to say.
Use vrijkomen in a recorded answer
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