overnachten
to stay overnight, to spend the night
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
ˌoːvərˈnɑxtə(n)
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Cultural Note
'Overnachten' is an inseparable verb (the prefix 'over-' does not separate). Note that 'overnachting' (overnight stay) is used in hotel pricing: 'prijs per overnachting' means 'price per night.' Dutch hotels charge 'toeristenbelasting' (tourist tax) on top.
📝 Example Sentences
We overnachten in een gezellig hotelletje.
We are staying overnight in a cozy little hotel.
Waar heb je overnacht?
Where did you spend the night?
Het is te ver om te rijden, we moeten ergens overnachten.
It's too far to drive, we need to stay somewhere overnight.