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nadenken

How the separable verb nadenken (to think (about)) splits in Dutch.

nadenkento think (about)
Main clausethe prefix jumps to the end

Ik denk goed na.

With a modal verbthe verb stays whole

Ik wil nadenken.

Perfect tense-ge- slots in the middle

Ik heb nagedacht.

I think carefully.

About this verb

Is "nadenken" a separable verb?

Yes. nadenken splits into na + denken. In a main clause the prefix goes to the end: Ik denk goed na.

What is the past participle of "nadenken"?

The perfect tense is "Ik heb nagedacht" — the -ge- slots between the prefix and the stem.

What does "nadenken" mean?

nadenken means "to think (about)". Example: Ik denk goed na. (I think carefully.)

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