rennen
to run
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈrɛ.nən/
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Cultural Note
While the Dutch are famous for cycling, running ('hardlopen') is also hugely popular. Park runs and the annual 'Dam tot Damloop' (Dam to Dam run) between Amsterdam and Zaandam attract tens of thousands of participants.
📝 Example Sentences
De kinderen rennen door de tuin.
The children are running through the garden.
Ik moest rennen om de trein te halen.
I had to run to catch the train.
Ze rent elke ochtend vijf kilometer.
She runs five kilometers every morning.