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