verlopen

This is the 2398th most frequent Dutch word.


verlopen

"Verlopen": to expire, to lapse, or to pass (in time).


Here, 'verlopen' means 'expired' or 'came to an end'.

De parkeertijd is verlopen.

The parking time has expired.


In this context, 'verliep' means 'proceeded' or 'went as intended'.

Het festival verliep zonder problemen.

The festival proceeded without issues.


Here, 'verlopen' indicates that the validity period of the passport has passed, thus it is now invalid.

Zijn paspoort is al een jaar verlopen.

His passport has been expired for a year.