Dutch Word of the Day
ervaren
/er-VA-ren/ • verb — 20th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to experience; to have lived through or gone through something
Examples
- Ik heb veel nieuwe dingen ervaren tijdens mijn reis.
(I experienced many new things during my trip.) - Zij ervaart vaak stress op haar werk.
(She often experiences stress at her job.) - We willen meer van de wereld ervaren.
(We want to experience more of the world.)
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | ervaar | ervoer |
| jij/je | ervaart | ervoer |
| hij/zij/het | ervaart | ervoer |
| wij/we | ervaren | ervoeren |
| jullie | ervaren | ervoeren |
| zij/ze | ervaren | ervoeren |
This verb is commonly used when talking about feelings, events, or situations you go through. It is a bit more formal than everyday verbs like meemaken, but still very common in both speech and writing.
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