vertrekken
to depart, to leave
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
vərˈtrɛkə(n)
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Cultural Note
At Dutch train stations, departure boards show 'Vertrek' (departures) and 'Aankomst' (arrivals). The verb uses 'zijn' as its auxiliary in the perfect tense because it indicates movement from one place to another.
📝 Example Sentences
De trein vertrekt om kwart over drie.
The train departs at quarter past three.
We zijn gisteren vroeg vertrokken.
We departed early yesterday.
Wanneer vertrek je naar het vliegveld?
When are you leaving for the airport?