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uitleggen

How the separable verb uitleggen (to explain) splits in Dutch.

uitleggen— to explain
Main clausethe prefix jumps to the end

De docent legt de regel uit.

With a modal verbthe verb stays whole

Ik wil uitleggen.

Perfect tense-ge- slots in the middle

Ik heb uitgelegd.

The teacher explains the rule.

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About this verb

Is "uitleggen" a separable verb?

Yes. uitleggen splits into uit + leggen. In a main clause the prefix goes to the end: De docent legt de regel uit.

What is the past participle of "uitleggen"?

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

What does "uitleggen" mean?

uitleggen means "to explain". Example: De docent legt de regel uit. (The teacher explains the rule.)

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