uit elkaar gaan /œytˈɛlkaːrɣˈaːn/ · werkwoordelijke uitdrukking · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "break up".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: uit elkaar gaan
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: break up
  • IPA: /œytˈɛlkaːrɣˈaːn/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: werkwoordelijke uitdrukking
  • Image:Photo of uit elkaar gaan (Dutch)

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Example Sentences

  • Ze besloten uit elkaar te gaan na vijf jaar samen. English: They decided to split up after five years together.
  • De vergadering zal om 15:00 uur uit elkaar gaan. English: The meeting will end at 3:00 PM.
  • Het ijs zal breken als het weer warmer wordt. English: The ice will break if the weather gets warmer.

When and How to Use "uit elkaar gaan"

Use "uit elkaar gaan" when you want to talk about "break up" in Dutch. It functions as "werkwoordelijke uitdrukking". Because it appears in B1 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does "uit elkaar gaan" mean in Dutch?

"uit elkaar gaan" is the Dutch word for "break up".

What CEFR level is "uit elkaar gaan"?

"uit elkaar gaan" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "uit elkaar gaan"?

"uit elkaar gaan" is tagged as a werkwoordelijke uitdrukking in SmartWords.

Can you show "uit elkaar gaan" in a sentence?

Ze besloten uit elkaar te gaan na vijf jaar samen.

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