porren

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch porren (“to set oneself in motion”) of unclear origin, possibly of imitative origin, similar to poken (“to poke”). Probably related to Danish purre (“to rouse, poke”).

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɔrən

Verb

porren

1. to prod, prick, poke

Conjugation

Conjugation of porren (weak)
infinitive	porren
past singular	porde
past participle	gepord
infinitive	porren
gerund	porren n
	present tense	past tense
1st person singular	por	porde
2nd person sing. (jij)	port, por2	porde
2nd person sing. (u)	port	porde
2nd person sing. (gij)	port	porde
3rd person singular	port	porde
plural	porren	porden
subjunctive sing.1	porre	porde
subjunctive plur.1	porren	porden
imperative sing.	por
imperative plur.1	port
participles	porrend	gepord
1) Archaic. 2) In case of inversion.

Anagrams

• perron

Swedish

Noun

porren

1. definite singular of porr