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verb · B1

ontstaan

What does “ontstaan” mean?

Past: ontstond – ontstondenPerfect: is ontstaan

Meaning

English
to arise, originate

Example sentences

  • Door het lekkende dak is er schimmel ontstaan.Because of the leaking roof, mould has developed.
  • Hoe is het probleem ontstaan?How did the problem come about?

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