instappen
to board, to get in (a vehicle)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈɪnˌstɑpə(n)
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Cultural Note
'Instappen' is a separable verb and the opposite of 'uitstappen' (to get out/off). In Dutch trains you'll hear announcements like 'Wilt u instappen, de deuren sluiten' (Please board, the doors are closing).
📝 Example Sentences
Alle passagiers mogen nu instappen.
All passengers may now board.
Stap snel in, de trein vertrekt zo!
Get in quickly, the train is about to leave!
We zijn in Utrecht ingestapt.
We boarded in Utrecht.