stappen
to go out (partying/clubbing); to hit the town
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈstɑ.pən/
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Cultural Note
Stappen is more specifically about nightlife and clubbing compared to 'uitgaan,' which is broader. Dutch 'stapavonden' (nights out) often involve bar-hopping through a city center. In student cities like Utrecht, Groningen, and Leiden, stappen is a major weekly ritual.
📝 Example Sentences
Gaan we vanavond stappen?
Are we going out tonight?
Ze zijn tot vier uur 's nachts aan het stappen geweest.
They were out partying until four in the morning.
Ik ga liever stappen in Rotterdam dan in Amsterdam.
I prefer going out in Rotterdam over Amsterdam.