begrijpen
to understand
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/bəˈɣrɛi̯pə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Begrijpen is a strong verb with an irregular past tense. 'Ik begrijp het' is one of the first phrases Dutch learners master. 'Begrip' (understanding/comprehension) is the related noun.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik begrijp het niet.
I don't understand.
Begrijp je wat ik bedoel?
Do you understand what I mean?