dumpen
to dump (someone)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈdʏm.pən/
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Cultural Note
Dumpen is informal slang borrowed from English and carries a harsh connotation, implying the breakup was sudden, cold, or one-sided. It is more blunt than 'het uitmaken' and is typically used in casual speech among friends.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze heeft hem gedumpt via een sms.
She dumped him via text message.
Ik wil hem niet dumpen, maar het werkt niet meer.
I don't want to dump him, but it's not working anymore.
Hij is drie keer gedumpt in een jaar.
He has been dumped three times in one year.