Dutch Word of the Day
stappen
STAH-pun • verb — 24th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: to step; to walk in a particular way or take a step
Examples
- Hij stapt voorzichtig over de stenen.
(He steps carefully over the stones.) - We stappen uit de trein in Utrecht.
(We get off the train in Utrecht.) - Zij stapt elke ochtend naar haar werk.
(She walks to her work every morning.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | stap | stapte |
| jij/je | stapt | stapte |
| hij/zij/het | stapt | stapte |
| wij/we | stappen | stapten |
| jullie | stappen | stapten |
| zij/ze | stappen | stapten |
This verb is commonly used for taking steps, walking somewhere, or getting on or off transport depending on context. It is very common in everyday Dutch.
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