No. 502 in Dutch
speelde
"Speelde" means "played" in English.
In a sentence
Hij speelde met de hond in de tuin.
He played with the dog in the garden.
In this sentence, 'speelde' is used as the past tense of 'spelen' (to play), indicating a past action of playing.
Ze speelde de hoofdrol in het toneelstuk.
She played the lead role in the play.
Here, 'speelde' is used to signify performing a role, showcasing the past tense imperative usage regarding acting or participation.
De situatie speelde zich af in een klein dorp.
The situation unfolded in a small village.
In this case, 'speelde zich af' is a reflexive verb construction, meaning 'unfolded' or 'took place', describing how an event occurred in the past.
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