overstappen
to transfer, to change (trains/buses)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈoːvərˌstɑpə(n)
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Cultural Note
Utrecht Centraal is the busiest transfer hub in the Netherlands. The NS Reisplanner app shows exact transfer times and platform numbers. With the OV-chipkaart, you don't need to check in/out when transferring within the same transport company.
📝 Example Sentences
Je moet in Utrecht overstappen op de trein naar Groningen.
You need to transfer in Utrecht to the train to Groningen.
We zijn twee keer overgestapt.
We transferred twice.
Hoe lang duurt het overstappen?
How long does the transfer take?