The Dutch verb "afbreken" means "to demolish, to break off" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "afbreken" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "afbreken" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | breek af |
| jij/je | you (informal) | breekt af |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | breekt af |
| wij/we | we | breken af |
| jullie | you all | breken af |
| zij/ze | they | breken af |
How to Conjugate "afbreken" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | brak af |
| jij/je | you (informal) | brak af |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | brak af |
| wij/we | we | braken af |
| jullie | you all | braken af |
| zij/ze | they | braken af |
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb afgebroken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt afgebroken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft afgebroken |
| wij/we | we | hebben afgebroken |
| jullie | you all | hebben afgebroken |
| zij/ze | they | hebben afgebroken |
How to Conjugate "afbreken" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had afgebroken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had afgebroken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had afgebroken |
| wij/we | we | hadden afgebroken |
| jullie | you all | hadden afgebroken |
| zij/ze | they | hadden afgebroken |
How to Conjugate "afbreken" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal afbreken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult afbreken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal afbreken |
| wij/we | we | zullen afbreken |
| jullie | you all | zullen afbreken |
| zij/ze | they | zullen afbreken |
How to Conjugate "afbreken" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou afbreken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou afbreken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou afbreken |
| wij/we | we | zouden afbreken |
| jullie | you all | zouden afbreken |
| zij/ze | they | zouden afbreken |
Frequently Asked Questions About "afbreken"
Is "afbreken" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Afbreken" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "afbreken" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "afbreken" means "to demolish, to break off" in English.
How do you conjugate "afbreken" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → breek af, jij/je → breekt af, hij/zij/het → breekt af, wij/we → breken af, jullie → breken af, zij/ze → breken af.
How many tenses does "afbreken" have in Dutch?
"Afbreken" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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