erover heen komen
to get over (someone/something)
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɛr.oː.vər heːn ˈkoː.mən/
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Cultural Note
This separable verb construction is a perfect example of Dutch grammar complexity. The phrase is commonly used after breakups. Dutch culture encourages processing emotions openly, and friends will often check in by asking 'ben je er al overheen?' (are you over it yet?).
📝 Example Sentences
Het duurde lang voordat ze erover heen kwam.
It took a long time before she got over it.
Je moet erover heen komen en verder gaan.
You need to get over it and move on.
Ik ben er nog steeds niet overheen.
I'm still not over it.