A weak verb: if the stem of the infinitive ends in t, k, f, s, ch or p (remember ’t kofschip), the past takes -te and the participle -t, otherwise -de and -d: raakte, opgeraakt. → Werkte or woonde: the regular imperfect
Every sentence comes from this course’s word lists or grammar topics. The verb form is highlighted, and the line below says which tense and person it is.
De melk is opgeraakt.The milk has run out.
opgeraakt — voltooid deelwoord
Fossiele brandstoffen raken op.Fossil fuels are running out.
raken — Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd · wij/we; Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd · jullie
De melk is opgeraakt, dus ik ga even naar de winkel.The milk has run out, so I’m just popping to the shop.
opgeraakt — voltooid deelwoord
Quick practice
3 gaps, first from the example sentences above, then from the table. Every answer counts towards your reviews.
The forms are calculated from the rules of the language — twice, in two independent ways — and checked against every hand-written form in this course. The example sentences are the course’s own.