Dutch past simple (onvoltooid verleden tijd)
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Hide- 1.Definition and usage of the past simple
- 2.Regular conjugation of Dutch weak verbs in the past simple
- 3.Orthographic and pronunciation rules
- 3.1.'-te'/'-ten' or '-de'/'-den'
- 3.2.Verbs ending in '-t'
- 3.3.Verbs ending in '-d'
- 3.4.Verbs ending in '-v' or -'z'
- 4.Regular conjugation of Dutch strong verbs in the past simple
- 4.1. Dutch irregular verbs
- 5.Exercises
- 5.1.Excercise to practice Dutch past simple (regular verbs)
- 5.2.Exercise to practice Dutch past simple (irregular verbs)
- 5.3.Practice the Dutch past simple
- 5.4.Exercise Dutch past simple
Definition and usage of the past simple
The Dutch past tense is mainly used to describe something that took place in the past. The table below shows you the situations in which the past simple is used.
| Situation | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| You want to describe an event or action that took place in the past. |
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| You want to describe a past event / action that has nothing to do with the present time. |
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| Using the word 'toen' (when) to announce a past event/action. |
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Remember: you can recognize the use of the past simple when the sentence contains words as:
- gisteren (yesterday)
- vorig jaar (last year)
- vorige maand (last month)
or other words that indicate a time in the past.
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1) Regular conjugation of Dutch weak verbs in the past simple
To form a past sentence, the stem of the verb has to be found to be able to conjugate it. Dutch verbs always end in '-en'. The stem is found when you leave out the '-en' part.
In the table below, you can find an example of the conjugation with the verb 'werken' (to work).
| Subject | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ik (I) | stem + te / de | werkte |
| Jij, u (you) | stem + te / de | werkte |
| Hij, zij, het (he, she, it) | stem + te / de | werkte |
| Wij (we) | stem + ten / den | werkten |
| Jullie (you) | stem + ten / den | werkten |
| Zij (they) | stem + ten / den | werkten |
Orthographic and pronunciation rules
1. '-te'/'-ten' or '-de'/'-den'
When is the ending '-te' or '-ten' and when '-de' or '-den'?
- when the stem ends in one of the following consonants: 't exKofschip, the ending is '-te' or '-ten'
- for the other consonants '-de' or '-den' is the ending in past tense.
2. Verbs ending in '-t'
If the stem of a verb ends in a '-t', the ending '-te' or '-ten' still has to be added. The table shows you the conjugation of the verb 'haten' (to hate).
| Subject | Example |
|---|---|
| Ik | haatte |
| Jij, u | haatte |
| Hij, zij, het | haatte |
| Wij | haatten |
| Jullie | haatten |
| Zij | haatten |
3. Verbs ending in '-d'
If the stem of a verb ends in a '-d', the ending '-de' or '-den' still has to be added. The table shows you the construction with the verb 'raden' (to guess).
| Subject | Example |
|---|---|
| Ik | raadde |
| Jij, u | raadde |
| Hij, zij, het | raadde |
| Wij | raadden |
| Jullie | raadden |
| Zij | raadden |
4. Verbs ending in '-v' or -'z'
When the '-en' of the verb is removed and '-v' or '-z' is the ending of the stem, the letters change in '-f' and '-s'. The conjugation of the verb is different from other verbs ending in '-f' or '-s', because you have to look at the consonant of the stem before the change. Therefore, the ending is always '-de(n)'.
The table below shows an example of a verb ending in -z: 'lozen' (to dump).
| Subject | Form |
|---|---|
| Ik | loosde |
| Jij, u | loosde |
| Hij, zij, het | loosde |
| Wij | loosden |
| Jullie | loosden |
| Zij | loosden |
Note the double 'o' in 'loosde' and 'loosden. Long vowel verbs have long vowel stems. Therefore the extra 'o' appears.
2) Regular conjugation of Dutch strong verbs in the past simple
Dutch has many different strong verbs, but there are ways the verbs can be put together in groups to make it easier to remember how to conjugate them. Take a look at the table below.
| Rule | Verb | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Strong verbs that have an 'e' in the infinitive, get 'ie' in the past form. | 'helpen' (to help), . | ik hielp (I helped) |
| 2. | Strong verbs that have an 'ij' in the infinitive, get 'ee' in the past form. | 'krijgen' (to receive) | ik kreeg (I received) |
| 3. | Strong verbs that have an 'e' in the infinitive, get 'o' in the past form. | 'zwemmen' (to swim) | ik zwom (I swam) |
| 4. | Strong verbs that have an 'e' in the infinitive, get 'a' in the past form. | 'nemen' (to take) | ik nam (I took) |
| 5. | Strong verbs that have an 'i' in the infinitive, get 'a' in the past form. | 'zitten' (to sit) | ik zat (I sit) |
| 6. | Strong verbs that have an 'a' in the infinitive, get 'ie' in the past form. | 'slapen' (to sleep) | ik sliep (I slept) |
| 7. | Strong verbs that end in '-cht' in the past form. | 'denken' (to think) | ik dacht (I thought) |
| 8. | Strong verbs that have an 'ui' in the infinitive, get 'oo' in the past form. | 'fluiten' (to whistle) | ik floot (I whistled) |
| 9. | Strong verbs that have an 'a' in the infinitive, get 'oe' in the past form. | 'graven' (to dig) | ik groef (I digged) |
| 10. | Strong verbs that have an 'e' in the infinitive, get an 'a' in the past form. | 'vergeten' (to forget) | ik vergat (I forgot) |
| 11. | Strong verbs that have an 'a' in the infinitive, get an 'i' in the past form. | 'vangen' (to catch) | ik ving (I catched) |
| 12. | Strong verbs that have an 'o' in the infinitive, get 'ie' in the past form. | 'lopen' (to walk) | ik liep (I walked) |
| 13. | Strong verbs that have 'iez' in the infinitive, get 'oor' in the past form. | 'verliezen' (to lose) | ik verloor (I lost) |
| 14. | Strong verbs that have an 'i' in the infinitive, get an 'o' in the past form. | 'stinken' (to stink) | ik stonk (I stank) |
3. Dutch irregular verbs
The table shows you the conjugation of the 6 Dutch irregular verbs in the past tense.
| Subject | hebben (to have) | kunnen (to be able to) | mogen (to be allowed to) | willen (to want) | zijn (to be) | zullen (to will) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ik | had | kon | mocht | wilde | was | zou |
| Jij, u | had | kon | mocht | wilde | was | zou |
| Hij, zij, het | had | kon | mocht | wilde | was | zou |
| Wij | hadden | konden | mochten | wilden | waren | zouden |
| Jullie | hadden | konden | mochten | wilden | waren | zouden |
| Zij | hadden | konden | mochten | wilden | waren | zouden |
Train your skills by doing the exercises below!
Exercises
- Excercise to practice Dutch past simple (regular verbs)
- Exercise to practice Dutch past simple (irregular verbs)
- Practice the Dutch past simple
- Exercise Dutch past simple
Excercise to practice Dutch past simple (regular verbs)
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct endings.
Complete the bold Dutch verbs with the right endings. The verbs are all regular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject. For singular forms add '-te' or '-de', for plural forms add '-ten' or '-den'
Gisteren fiets ik naar school. (Yesterday I cycled to school)
Afgelopen week vier hij zijn verjaardag. (Last week he celebrated his birthday.)
Afgelopen woensdag zwaai jullie naar mij. (Last Wednesday you waved to me.)
Zij (singular) speel met een bal. (She played with a ball.)
Toen lach ik naar hem. (Then I smiled at him.)
Wij fiets samen naar huis na het feestje. (We cycled home together after the party.)
Hij werk vroeger bij een bank. (He worked at a bank.)
Toen jij lach was het stil. (It was quiet when you laughed.)
Ik schuil voor de regen. (I took shelter for the rain.)
Na het eten was zij (plural) af. (They cleaned the dishes after dinner.)
Exercise to practice Dutch past simple (irregular verbs)
Train your knowledge of the Dutch past simple irregular verbs
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct endings. The verbs are all irregular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject.
Wij nog geen telefoon. (hebben) (We did not have a phone yet.)
Jij dat niet weten. (kunnen) (We were not able to know that.)
Peter eerder naar huis. (mogen) (Peter was allowed to go home earlier.)
Jullie ook naar Amsterdam. (willen) (You wanted to go Amsterdam too.)
Zij (plural) op school gaan leren. (zijn) (They were studying at school.)
Ik naar dat feestje gaan. (zullen) (I wanted to go to the party.)
U mij kunnen bellen. (hebben) (You could have called me.)
Het nog niet om 12 uur. (kunnen) (It was not possible at 12 o'clock.)
Wij wel helpen. (willen) (We wanted to help)
Ik naar Spanje op vakantie. (zijn) (I went on vacation to Spain.)
Practice the Dutch past simple
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. The verbs are regular and irregular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject.
- for singular forms add '-te' or '-de'
- for plural forms add '-ten' or '-den'
Gisteren ik naar school. (lopen) (Yesterday I walked to school.)
Vorig jaar hij van Nederland naar Spanje. (fietsen) (Last year he cycled from the Netherlands to Spain.)
Zij gisteren niet op werk, omdat ze ziek . (zijn) (She was not at work yesterday, because she was sick.)
Iemand zijn telefoon tijdens het feest. (stelen) (Somebody stole his phone during the party.)
Wij foto's toen we op vakantie waren. (maken) (We took pictures when we were on holiday.)
Ik water tijdens de marathon afgelopen vrijdag. (drinken) (I drank water during the marathon last friday.)
Gister Loes een spelletje met haar oma. (spelen) (Yesterday Loes played a game with her grandmother.)
Jullie donderdag eerder naar huis. (mogen) (You were allowed to go home earlier on Thursday.)
Jij niet helpen toen ik het vroeg. (willen) (You did not want to help when I asked.)
Hij niet op mijn verjaardagsfeestje komen. (kunnen) (He could not come to my birthday party.)
Exercise Dutch past simple
Train your knowledge of the Dutch past simple irregular verbs
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct form of the past simple. The verbs are regular and irregular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject.
Ik vroeger een hond. (hebben) (I used to have a dog.)
Wij hem na, maar hij ons niet. (roepen, horen) (We called after him, but he didn't hear us.)
Amy een jurk kopen gister. (willen) (Yesterday, Amy wanted to buy a dress.)
Jij naar school vanmorgen. (moeten) (You had to go to school this morning.)
Jullie hard om zijn grap. (lachen) (You laughed out loud at his joke.)
Wessel en Ties vroeger bij PSV. (voetballen) (Wessel and Ties used to play soccer at PSV.)
Hij gister te laat. (zijn) (Yesterday he was late.)
Ik helaas niet op je feest komen. (kunnen) (Unfortunately I could not come to your party.)
De appel van de boom. (vallen) (The apple fell from the tree.)
Vorige week ik een marathon. (lopen) (Last week I ran a marathon.)
Exercises
- Excercise to practice Dutch past simple (regular verbs)
- Exercise to practice Dutch past simple (irregular verbs)
- Practice the Dutch past simple
- Exercise Dutch past simple
Excercise to practice Dutch past simple (regular verbs)
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct endings.
Complete the bold Dutch verbs with the right endings. The verbs are all regular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject. For singular forms add '-te' or '-de', for plural forms add '-ten' or '-den'
Gisteren fiets ik naar school. (Yesterday I cycled to school)
Afgelopen week vier hij zijn verjaardag. (Last week he celebrated his birthday.)
Afgelopen woensdag zwaai jullie naar mij. (Last Wednesday you waved to me.)
Zij (singular) speel met een bal. (She played with a ball.)
Toen lach ik naar hem. (Then I smiled at him.)
Wij fiets samen naar huis na het feestje. (We cycled home together after the party.)
Hij werk vroeger bij een bank. (He worked at a bank.)
Toen jij lach was het stil. (It was quiet when you laughed.)
Ik schuil voor de regen. (I took shelter for the rain.)
Na het eten was zij (plural) af. (They cleaned the dishes after dinner.)
Exercise to practice Dutch past simple (irregular verbs)
Train your knowledge of the Dutch past simple irregular verbs
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct endings. The verbs are all irregular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject.
Wij nog geen telefoon. (hebben) (We did not have a phone yet.)
Jij dat niet weten. (kunnen) (We were not able to know that.)
Peter eerder naar huis. (mogen) (Peter was allowed to go home earlier.)
Jullie ook naar Amsterdam. (willen) (You wanted to go Amsterdam too.)
Zij (plural) op school gaan leren. (zijn) (They were studying at school.)
Ik naar dat feestje gaan. (zullen) (I wanted to go to the party.)
U mij kunnen bellen. (hebben) (You could have called me.)
Het nog niet om 12 uur. (kunnen) (It was not possible at 12 o'clock.)
Wij wel helpen. (willen) (We wanted to help)
Ik naar Spanje op vakantie. (zijn) (I went on vacation to Spain.)
Practice the Dutch past simple
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. The verbs are regular and irregular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject.
- for singular forms add '-te' or '-de'
- for plural forms add '-ten' or '-den'
Gisteren ik naar school. (lopen) (Yesterday I walked to school.)
Vorig jaar hij van Nederland naar Spanje. (fietsen) (Last year he cycled from the Netherlands to Spain.)
Zij gisteren niet op werk, omdat ze ziek . (zijn) (She was not at work yesterday, because she was sick.)
Iemand zijn telefoon tijdens het feest. (stelen) (Somebody stole his phone during the party.)
Wij foto's toen we op vakantie waren. (maken) (We took pictures when we were on holiday.)
Ik water tijdens de marathon afgelopen vrijdag. (drinken) (I drank water during the marathon last friday.)
Gister Loes een spelletje met haar oma. (spelen) (Yesterday Loes played a game with her grandmother.)
Jullie donderdag eerder naar huis. (mogen) (You were allowed to go home earlier on Thursday.)
Jij niet helpen toen ik het vroeg. (willen) (You did not want to help when I asked.)
Hij niet op mijn verjaardagsfeestje komen. (kunnen) (He could not come to my birthday party.)
Exercise Dutch past simple
Train your knowledge of the Dutch past simple irregular verbs
Past simple: fill the gaps with the correct form of the past simple. The verbs are regular and irregular.
Tip: Pay attention to the subject.
Ik vroeger een hond. (hebben) (I used to have a dog.)
Wij hem na, maar hij ons niet. (roepen, horen) (We called after him, but he didn't hear us.)
Amy een jurk kopen gister. (willen) (Yesterday, Amy wanted to buy a dress.)
Jij naar school vanmorgen. (moeten) (You had to go to school this morning.)
Jullie hard om zijn grap. (lachen) (You laughed out loud at his joke.)
Wessel en Ties vroeger bij PSV. (voetballen) (Wessel and Ties used to play soccer at PSV.)
Hij gister te laat. (zijn) (Yesterday he was late.)
Ik helaas niet op je feest komen. (kunnen) (Unfortunately I could not come to your party.)
De appel van de boom. (vallen) (The apple fell from the tree.)
Vorige week ik een marathon. (lopen) (Last week I ran a marathon.)
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In the Netherlands I have experience in each grade, so I know exactly how the Dutch language is given in primary education. This can certainly help children, but also adults who want to learn the Dutch language in a correct way, having a good basic knowledge is the most important part of learning a new language.
I lived in Spain for 3 years where I taught English to Spanish children and adults. During that period I also followed an intensive language course to learn the Spanish language. Currently I am learning Nepali through Skype. I know what it is like to learn a new language, what it involves and how the learning process works.
I will first discuss with you what you would like to achieve by following the language lessons and what your needs are. Maybe it's just speaking skills, or grammar or listening skills, or a combination. In addition, I want to use my creativity to apply methods that work best for you, personalized language classes. :)
My goal is to give you the feeling after each class that you've come one step closer to your personal goal!
Feel free to request a trial class, so we can see what I can do for you and if my way of teaching suits you. See you soon! :)
V. .
Maaike is a very professional teacher and makes the lessons very enjoyable. She prepares the topics well before the class with the appropriate material. She teaches me different spelling rules, exercises to practise the spelling rules, reading comprehension and we discuss about the text and grammar. She often asks me if the lessons are ok or if I would prepare something different. Abril.
Maaike R.
Holandesa licenciada and Filología da clases de nederlandés online
J. J.
Marjolein is a great, patient and supportive teacher that adapted perfectly to my level. She could provide a personalized course for me according to my initial requests. I can only recommend her. Keep up the good work!
Marjolein V.
Hello,
I'm offering informal Dutch and English lessons based on conversation and will conduct my lessons for as much as possible in the target language.
I use text, weblinks to tv shows to get us talking and am a fan of the TPRS method.
There's a lot of information on that method online. Basically it's getting to know the structure Dutch and English through simple conversation. (questions about 1 or several sentences on any topic)
I have some useful weblinks to tv shows in Dutch (with subtitles in Dutch) adjusted to your level and the shows are entertaining too. :-)
We can discuss the shows preferably in the target language of course.
I can explain some grammar too if needed and have articles and books ready to read from. This again will be adjusted to your proficiency. But of course if you'd like to focus on a topic which has your interest that is possible as well. This makes it more personal and more fun.
I've been teaching for about a year now on another platform to students from all over the world and really enjoy having the experience again as I used to be a vocal coach back in the days when I attended conservatory in the Netherlands.
I hope to see you here on Co language. :-)
E. .
Less is knowledgeable about teaching. He was positive and encouraging. During the lessons we followed a good routine. Reading aloud and accent corrections. Then review of homework followed by a TPRS exercise. He was always well prepared and punctual. I highly recommend him.
Less J.
Do you want to improve your Dutch for work and daily life in the Netherlands? I help young expats enhance their Dutch skills, so you can speak and write with more confidence. Not because you have to, but because you want to! My lessons are practical and focused on what you truly need, whether you’re a beginner or already at a higher level.
What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
C. K.
Monique is fantastisch! We have been taking lessons since January to prepare for the Inburgeringexam and she has done a great job teaching and coaching us. Her approach, sense of humor, and clear communication make every class a treat. I highly recommend signing up for lessons with Monique!
Monique M.
Hi!
Are you looking for someone who can help you with the Dutch language? Then you've come to the right place. I have years of experience in teaching Dutch and Sociology to pupils aged 12 to 18 years. Maybe you have trouble with a certain part of the course Dutch, for example grammar, then I can help you with that. Together we will look at where the problem lies and what you would like to learn, together we determine what is the best way for you to learn certain skills. If you do not speak Dutch but you speak and English reasonably well, then I can also help you. I can help you to understand and learn the Dutch language and teach you about the Dutch culture / politics.
I hope to meet you soon and work together.
Kind regards,
Mèlanie van Bentum
S. M.
This was a trial lesson, thus not much to review. I liked the teacher for her communication and approach!
Mèlanie V.
Do you want to improve your Dutch for work and daily life in the Netherlands? I help young expats enhance their Dutch skills, so you can speak and write with more confidence. Not because you have to, but because you want to! My lessons are practical and focused on what you truly need, whether you’re a beginner or already at a higher level.
What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
S. A.
Monique is fantastic! She is very friendly, responsive, flexible and she has a great teaching technique. I always enjoy our lessons.
Monique M.
As a graduate of the Catholic University of Leuven in language and literature and with my teacher training degree, I can help you unravel our Dutch language. Whether you have questions about sentence parsing, literature, spelling or whatever: together we keep looking until you get it all!
During class, and therefore also with you, I like an open, interactive learning environment: we discover the theory together, and then put it into practice, preferably in the most fun way possible.
We do that with all kinds of exercises of every kind. This way we always turn it into a great lesson!
F. F.
Michiel is a great teacher. His excellent teaching style and methods gave me the confidence to speak Dutch and learn from my mistakes. He understood what I wanted to learn and was attentive to my abilities. His enthusiasm and energy made every lesson fun and never boring. Michiel was very accessible and always responsive. I highly recommend taking a class with him.
Michiel N.
Do you want to improve your Dutch for work and daily life in the Netherlands? I help young expats enhance their Dutch skills, so you can speak and write with more confidence. Not because you have to, but because you want to! My lessons are practical and focused on what you truly need, whether you’re a beginner or already at a higher level.
What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
D. D.
Speaks clearly, corrects positively, steers the class confidently at a pace that suits the student. Has a great system, and quickly identifies areas of improvement. Great teacher.
Monique M.
Hi!
My name is Kirstine. I'm an experienced English and Danish teacher. I teach at a primary and lower secondary school. (Students aged 6-16). But I'm also very interested in teaching both younger and older/adult students.
I'm an international coordinator at my school, and very used to working with students and teachers from all around the world.
I'm used to online teaching.
I love having contact with people from all around the world. I used to travel a lot, but now I love to meet people from other countries either at my AirBnB or through online sessions.
I love to hear from you and teach you either Danish or English.
I have an informal way of teaching, and will work together with you to make the sessions how you prefer them.
We can use a textbook if you prefer, but I also like to read the news, small books, look at online videos and more, and to discuss and learn from that.
S. .
We can definitely recommend Kirstine as a Danish teacher. Our main goal is to learn how to speak Danish and we have been progressing very well through a mix of conversational, grammar, reading, and homework exercises. Kirstine was very open to tailor the classes to our specific needs.
Kirstine J.
Hello,
I am a multilingual teacher with experience in teaching French to German, Japanese, English, Bulgarian and Italian-speaking students, etc. (levels A1 to C1).
I have been teaching French for 8 years in Luxemburg and now in Bulgaria for 4 years, to teenagers, housewives, businessmen, employees, doctors, etc. I can also help you with DELF and DALF preparation. I give lessons via Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams in several countries.
My teaching method for each class : a grammar point together with listening, a lot of speaking with conversation questions or games. While you speak, I write all the new words you need to express yourself, illustrated by pictures or translated in your language.
I do my best to make you feel comfortable to speak and for you to have a pleasant time. According to me, using humour will help you learn more easily.
Whether you need to learn French for business, integration in a French-speaking country or studying, I will be happy to help you. Do not hesitate to contact me for a free trial lesson.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Katia
I. C.
Katia is a very patient teacher with solid fundamentals. Strong fundamentals & dynamic to suit my progress in learning french!
Katia H.