Translation and Meaning

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Listen to how "bezetten" sounds in Dutch.

Example Sentences

  • De kamers die ze bezetten, kunnen moeilijk te controleren zijn als anderen ze omringen. English: The rooms that they occupy might be difficult to control if others surround them.

When and How to Use "bezetten"

Use "bezetten" when you want to talk about "occupy" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Controle en Invloed topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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