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uitzetten

How the separable verb uitzetten (to turn off) splits in Dutch.

uitzetten— to turn off
Main clausethe prefix jumps to the end

Ik zet de lamp uit.

With a modal verbthe verb stays whole

Ik wil uitzetten.

Perfect tense-ge- slots in the middle

Ik heb uitgezet.

I turn off the lamp.

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About this verb

Is "uitzetten" a separable verb?

Yes. uitzetten splits into uit + zetten. In a main clause the prefix goes to the end: Ik zet de lamp uit.

What is the past participle of "uitzetten"?

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

What does "uitzetten" mean?

uitzetten means "to turn off". Example: Ik zet de lamp uit. (I turn off the lamp.)

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