Dictionary
English - Dutch
Occur
əˈkər
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Verschijnen, Gebeuren, Voorvallen, Zich voordoen
Occur meanings in Dutch
Verschijnen
Example:
The event will occur next week.
Het evenement zal volgende week verschijnen.
Strange things occur in this town.
Vreemde dingen verschijnen in deze stad.
Usage: FormalContext: Used in contexts discussing events or situations happening.
Note: Often used in formal settings, such as reports or announcements.
Gebeuren
Example:
Accidents can occur at any time.
Ongevallen kunnen op elk moment gebeuren.
What will occur if we don't act now?
Wat zal er gebeuren als we nu niet handelen?
Usage: InformalContext: Common in everyday conversations about events or incidents.
Note: This is a frequently used term in daily speech.
Voorvallen
Example:
A misunderstanding can occur if you are not careful.
Een misverstand kan voorvallen als je niet voorzichtig bent.
These problems usually occur during the winter.
Deze problemen komen meestal voor tijdens de winter.
Usage: InformalContext: Used in casual conversation to describe incidents or issues.
Note: This term is less formal and often used in storytelling or informal discussions.
Zich voordoen
Example:
An opportunity may occur unexpectedly.
Een kans kan zich onverwacht voordoen.
Problems can occur when you least expect them.
Problemen kunnen zich voordoen wanneer je ze het minst verwacht.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Can be used in both formal and informal situations to indicate something happening.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the aspect of something happening or presenting itself.
Occur's synonyms
Occur expressions, common phrases
Take place
This phrase is used to indicate when an event or situation is scheduled or expected to happen.
Example: The meeting will take place tomorrow at 10 AM.
Note: Similar to 'occur,' but 'take place' is more specific about the timing or location of the event.
Happen
This phrase is a general way to describe something that takes place or comes to pass.
Example: Accidents happen unexpectedly.
Note: Similar to 'occur' in meaning, but 'happen' is more commonly used in everyday language.
Come about
This phrase is used to describe how something happened or the way in which it occurred.
Example: I'm not sure how it came about, but the project got approved.
Note: Similar to 'occur,' but 'come about' focuses on the process or mechanism of how something happened.
Transpire
This formal term means to become known or to be revealed, often in a surprising or unexpected way.
Example: It transpired that the company was going bankrupt.
Note: More formal than 'occur,' 'transpire' implies a sense of revealing or unfolding of events.
Crop up
This informal phrase means to happen or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
Example: Unexpected problems cropped up during the renovation.
Note: Less formal than 'occur,' 'crop up' suggests a sudden or unforeseen event.
Go down
This slang term means to happen or unfold, often with a particular outcome or reception.
Example: The concert went down well with the audience.
Note: Informal compared to 'occur,' 'go down' can also refer to how an event was received or perceived.
Surface
This term means to become known or appear, especially after being hidden or not obvious.
Example: New evidence has surfaced in the investigation.
Note: More specific than 'occur,' 'surface' implies a revelation or emergence of information or issues.
Occur everyday (slang) expressions
Pop up
Refers to something happening unexpectedly or suddenly.
Example: Unexpected issues tend to pop up right before a deadline.
Note: Implies spontaneity compared to 'occur'.
Show up
Used to talk about the appearance or arrival of someone or something.
Example: I don't know if he'll show up to the meeting on time.
Note: Focuses more on the presence rather than the occurrence itself.
Go on
Describes events or situations that are currently happening.
Example: Can you believe what's going on in the news today?
Note: Less formal and more conversational than 'occur'.
Occur - Examples
Silver, gold, lead and copper ores occur in many localities.
Zilver, goud, lood en koperertsen komen voor in veel locaties.
The meeting is scheduled to occur next week.
De vergadering is gepland om volgende week plaats te vinden.
It didn't occur to me to bring an umbrella.
Het kwam niet bij me op om een paraplu mee te nemen.
Occur grammar
Occur - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: occur
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): occurred, occured
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): occurring, occuring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): occurs
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): occur
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): occur
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Occur Contains 2 syllables: oc • cur
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈkər
oc cur , ə ˈkər (The red syllable is stressed)
Occur - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Occur: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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