versnellde

Versnellde is not recognized as a standard Dutch word in modern standard usage. It is most likely a nonstandard form, either a misspelling or a regional/dialect variant of the past tense versnelde, which comes from the verb versnel (to accelerate).

Etymology and form

The intended standard past tense of versnel is versnelde (singular) or versnelden (plural). The stem is versnel-, with the suffix -de or -den in the simple past. The appearance of versnellde, with a doubled consonant sequence, is unusual in contemporary Dutch and is generally treated as orthographic error or as a nonstandard dialectal variant rather than a separate standard form.

Usage and accepted norms

In ordinary writing and formal contexts, versnelde should be used for the past tense of versnel. If versnellde appears, it is typically because of a misspelling, typographical error, or an attempt to reflect a regional pronunciation not captured by standard Dutch spelling. In historical or regional texts, similar irregular spellings can occur, but they are not part of the standard language record.

Related terms

Related Dutch forms include versnellen (to accelerate), versnelling (acceleration), versnelde (past tense singular), and versnelden (past tense plural). See also forms connected to speed and tempo in Dutch.

Note

As of current usage in major dictionaries and style guides, versnellde is not listed as an independent lemma. When in doubt, prefer versnelde for the past tense of versnel.