uitgekozen

This is the 3808th most frequent Dutch word.


uitgekozen

Chosen.


Here, the word 'uitgekozen' is used as the past participle of the verb 'uitkiezen,' meaning 'to choose' or 'to select,' indicating that the act of choosing has been completed.

Ik heb de mooiste bloemen uitgekozen.

I have chosen the most beautiful flowers.


In this sentence, 'uitgekozen' indicates being chosen or selected as the recipient of a particular role, emphasizing the decision by a group or an authority.

Het team heeft mij uitgekozen als hun leider.

The team selected me as their leader.


Here, the verb 'uitkiezen' is used in its infinitive form, suggesting that the act of choosing is yet to be carried out, which can later result in someone or something being 'uitgekozen.'

De jury zal de beste inzending voor de prijs moeten uitkiezen.

The jury will have to choose the best entry for the prize.