negeren
/nəˈɣeː.rə(n)/
To ignore in Dutch is negeren.
The phrase negeren is used to describe the act of intentionally paying no attention to someone or something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present tense is negeert (ignores). The simple past tense is negeerde (ignored), and the past participle is genegerd (ignored).
How do you pronounce it?
/nəˈɣeː.rə(n)/. The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While negeren is the standard term, Dutch speakers often use the phrase doen alsof je niets ziet meaning 'act as if you see nothing' to describe the social act of ignoring.
- The word negeren originates from the Latin word negō, which meant 'to deny' rather than 'to ignore'.
- In Dutch, the word negeren shares the same root as the English word 'negative'.
Examples in context
- Laten we dit negeren.Let's ignore that.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb negeren in a suggestion.Tatoeba #9167381 by Nylez, translation #5422327 by CK
- We willen geen feiten negeren.We don't want to ignore facts.This sentence shows how to use negeren when discussing facts.Tatoeba #9364725 by Nylez, translation #2014032 by CK
- Je kan het niet zomaar negeren.You can't just ignore it.This sentence demonstrates how to use negeren when discussing the impossibility of ignoring something.Tatoeba #10636413 by rose_d, translation #3358609 by CK
- Gelieve mijn vorige e-mail niet te negeren.Please do not ignore/disregard my previous email.
- Je kunt die vervelende opmerking gewoon negeren.You can just ignore that annoying comment.
- Laten we zijn gedrag gewoon over het hoofd zien.Let's just overlook his behavior.
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Example conversation
Noah and Julia are discussing a rude comment from a coworker.
- NoahDie man probeerde je te negeren.That man tried to ignore you.
- JuliaIk kan hem niet negeren.I cannot ignore him.
- NoahJe moet hem gewoon negeren.You should just ignore him.
- JuliaDat is lastig, Noah.That is difficult, Noah.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry negeren, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries negeren, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
