Translation and Meaning
- Word: ontstaan
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: arise
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Dutch Prestatie en Vooruitgang
Pronunciation audio
Listen to how "ontstaan" sounds in Dutch.
Example Sentences
- Als er problemen ontstaan, moeten ze snel worden opgelost om iedereen te helpen. English: If problems arise, they should be solved quickly to help everyone.
When and How to Use "ontstaan"
Use "ontstaan" when you want to talk about "arise" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Prestatie en Vooruitgang 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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