The Dutch verb "afschaffen" means "to abolish, to get rid of" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "afschaffen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "afschaffen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | schaf af |
| jij/je | you (informal) | schaft af |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | schaft af |
| wij/we | we | schaffen af |
| jullie | you all | schaffen af |
| zij/ze | they | schaffen af |
How to Conjugate "afschaffen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | schafte af |
| jij/je | you (informal) | schafte af |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | schafte af |
| wij/we | we | schaften af |
| jullie | you all | schaften af |
| zij/ze | they | schaften af |
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb afgeschaft |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt afgeschaft |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft afgeschaft |
| wij/we | we | hebben afgeschaft |
| jullie | you all | hebben afgeschaft |
| zij/ze | they | hebben afgeschaft |
How to Conjugate "afschaffen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had afgeschaft |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had afgeschaft |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had afgeschaft |
| wij/we | we | hadden afgeschaft |
| jullie | you all | hadden afgeschaft |
| zij/ze | they | hadden afgeschaft |
How to Conjugate "afschaffen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal afschaffen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult afschaffen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal afschaffen |
| wij/we | we | zullen afschaffen |
| jullie | you all | zullen afschaffen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen afschaffen |
How to Conjugate "afschaffen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou afschaffen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou afschaffen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou afschaffen |
| wij/we | we | zouden afschaffen |
| jullie | you all | zouden afschaffen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden afschaffen |
Frequently Asked Questions About "afschaffen"
Is "afschaffen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Afschaffen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "afschaffen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "afschaffen" means "to abolish, to get rid of" in English.
How do you conjugate "afschaffen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → schaf af, jij/je → schaft af, hij/zij/het → schaft af, wij/we → schaffen af, jullie → schaffen af, zij/ze → schaffen af.
How many tenses does "afschaffen" have in Dutch?
"Afschaffen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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