Dutch Word of the Day
vertellen
ver-TEL-len • verb — 18th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to tell, to narrate, to inform someone about something
Examples
- Kun je me dat verhaal vertellen?
(Can you tell me that story?) - Ze vertelde over haar dag op het werk.
(She told about her day at work.) - Ik wil je iets persoonlijks vertellen.
(I want to tell you something personal.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | ik vertel | ik vertelde |
| jij/je | jij vertelt | jij vertelde |
| hij/zij/het | hij vertelt | hij vertelde |
| wij/we | wij vertellen | wij vertelden |
| jullie | jullie vertellen | jullie vertelden |
| zij/ze | zij vertellen | zij vertelden |
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Use vertellen when you convey a story, news, or information in some detail (iets vertellen / iemand iets vertellen). It often implies more than a single word or phrase (compare with zeggen, which is simply 'to say'). Common constructions: iemand iets vertellen (to tell someone something), vertellen over (to tell about), and past forms like vertelde / heeft verteld.
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