Dutch Word of the Day
lopen
LOH-pen • verb — 15th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to walk; to move on foot; also used to mean that something is running or progressing
Examples
- Ik loop naar de winkel.
(I walk to the shop.) - Zij loopt elke dag met de hond.
(She walks with the dog every day.) - Het project loopt goed.
(The project is going well.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | ik loop | ik liep |
| jij/je | jij loopt | jij liep |
| hij/zij/het | hij loopt | hij liep |
| wij/we | wij lopen | wij liepen |
| jullie | jullie lopen | jullie liepen |
| zij/ze | zij lopen | zij liepen |
Use 'lopen' for ordinary walking on foot. It is also used idiomatically to describe how things are progressing (e.g., 'Het loopt goed' = 'It's going well'). Common conjugation: ik loop, jij loopt, wij lopen. Many compounds use 'lopen' (for example 'hardlopen' = to run).
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