verovert

Verovert is the third-person singular present tense form of the Dutch verb veroveren, meaning to conquer, capture, or gain control of something. It is used when the subject (he, she, or it) is performing the act of conquering in the present.

Conjugation basics: the infinitive is veroveren. Present tense forms include ik verover, jij verovert, hij/zij/het verovert, wij veroveren, jullie veroveren, zij veroveren. The past tense is veroverde (singular) and veroverden (plural); the past participle is veroverd, and the present participle is veroverend.

Usage: veroveren is used in both literal and figurative contexts. In historical or military narratives it describes taking a fort or territory. In business and sports it can describe gaining a lead or market share, for example, “een nieuw marktaandeel veroveren.” In figurative speech it can express winning someone’s affection, as in “iemand hart veroveren.”

Related terms include verovering (conquest), veroveraar (conqueror), and the related noun form verovering. While verovert itself is a common inflected form, it does not function as a standalone word beyond the present tense, third-person singular.