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overstappen

How the separable verb overstappen (to transfer, to change (trains)) splits in Dutch.

overstappen— to transfer, to change (trains)
Main clausethe prefix jumps to the end

In Utrecht stap ik over.

With a modal verbthe verb stays whole

Ik wil overstappen.

Perfect tense-ge- slots in the middle

Ik ben overgestapt.

I change trains in Utrecht.

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About this verb

Is "overstappen" a separable verb?

Yes. overstappen splits into over + stappen. In a main clause the prefix goes to the end: In Utrecht stap ik over.

What is the past participle of "overstappen"?

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

What does "overstappen" mean?

overstappen means "to transfer, to change (trains)". Example: In Utrecht stap ik over. (I change trains in Utrecht.)

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