Dutch Word of the Day
wandelen
WAAN-de-len • verb — 19th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to walk for pleasure or exercise; to take a walk
Examples
- Ik ga elke avond wandelen in het park.
(I go for a walk in the park every evening.) - We wandelden langs de rivier.
(We walked along the river.) - Wil je met mij wandelen na het eten?
(Do you want to go for a walk with me after dinner?)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | wandel | wandelde |
| jij/je | wandelt | wandelde |
| hij/zij/het | wandelt | wandelde |
| wij/we | wandelen | wandelden |
| jullie | wandelen | wandelden |
| zij/ze | wandelen | wandelden |
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Wandelen is a very common Dutch word for walking, especially when it is done for relaxation, exercise, or enjoyment rather than just moving from one place to another.
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