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voorstellen

How the separable verb voorstellen (to introduce, to propose) splits in Dutch.

voorstellen— to introduce, to propose
Main clausethe prefix jumps to the end

Ik stel mezelf even voor.

With a modal verbthe verb stays whole

Ik wil voorstellen.

Perfect tense-ge- slots in the middle

Ik heb voorgesteld.

Let me introduce myself.

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About this verb

Is "voorstellen" a separable verb?

Yes. voorstellen splits into voor + stellen. In a main clause the prefix goes to the end: Ik stel mezelf even voor.

What is the past participle of "voorstellen"?

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

What does "voorstellen" mean?

voorstellen means "to introduce, to propose". Example: Ik stel mezelf even voor. (Let me introduce myself.)

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