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past in Dutch

past in Dutch is afgelopen, voorbij, voorbije — past means the period of time before the present.

past in Dutch

afgelopen
adj
Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.]
voorbij
adj
Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.]
voorbije
adj
Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.]
voorbij
adj
Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous. [from 15th c.]
voorbije
adj
Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous. [from 15th c.]
verleden
adj
(grammar) Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state. [from 18th c.]
voorbij
adj
(grammar) Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state. [from 18th c.]
voorbije
adj
(grammar) Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state. [from 18th c.]
voorbij
adv
In a direction that passes.
verleden
noun
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
vervlogene
noun
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
voorbije
noun
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
verleden tijd
noun
(grammar) The past tense.
verleden
noun
(grammar) The past tense.
voorbij
prep
Beyond in place or quantity
verder
prep
Beyond in place or quantity
voorbij
prep
Passing by, especially without stopping or being delayed.

What does "past" mean?

  1. noun The period of time before the present.
    "She rarely talks about her past."
  2. adjective Having already happened or existed; former.
    "Past students often return to visit the school."
  3. preposition Beyond in place, time, or amount.
    "It's ten past six."
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past in a sentence

  • She rarely talks about her past.
  • Historians study the past to understand the present.
  • Past students often return to visit the school.
  • It's ten past six.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "past" in Dutch?

"past" in Dutch is afgelopen, voorbij, voorbije. past means: The period of time before the present.

How do you use "past" in a sentence?

Example: "She rarely talks about her past." In Dutch, "past" is afgelopen, voorbij, voorbije.

Are there other ways to say "past" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "past": afgelopen, voorbij, voorbije, verleden, vervlogene, verleden tijd.

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