The Dutch verb "bedanken" means "to thank" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bedanken" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "bedanken" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bedank |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bedankt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bedankt |
| wij/we | we | bedanken |
| jullie | you all | bedanken |
| zij/ze | they | bedanken |
Hij bedankt de leraar voor de les.
He thanks the teacher for the lesson.
How to Conjugate "bedanken" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bedankte |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bedankte |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bedankte |
| wij/we | we | bedankten |
| jullie | you all | bedankten |
| zij/ze | they | bedankten |
Hij bedankte de gasten voor hun komst.
He thanked the guests for their arrival.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb bedankt |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt bedankt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft bedankt |
| wij/we | we | hebben bedankt |
| jullie | you all | hebben bedankt |
| zij/ze | they | hebben bedankt |
Zij heeft de leraar bedankt.
She has thanked the teacher.
How to Conjugate "bedanken" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had bedankt |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had bedankt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had bedankt |
| wij/we | we | hadden bedankt |
| jullie | you all | hadden bedankt |
| zij/ze | they | hadden bedankt |
Hij had de gasten bedankt.
He had thanked the guests.
How to Conjugate "bedanken" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal bedanken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult bedanken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal bedanken |
| wij/we | we | zullen bedanken |
| jullie | you all | zullen bedanken |
| zij/ze | they | zullen bedanken |
Zij zal haar ouders bedanken.
She will thank her parents.
How to Conjugate "bedanken" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou bedanken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou bedanken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou bedanken |
| wij/we | we | zouden bedanken |
| jullie | you all | zouden bedanken |
| zij/ze | they | zouden bedanken |
Zij zou haar ouders bedanken.
She would thank her parents.
Frequently Asked Questions About "bedanken"
Is "bedanken" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Bedanken" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "bedanken" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "bedanken" means "to thank" in English.
How do you conjugate "bedanken" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → bedank, jij/je → bedankt, hij/zij/het → bedankt, wij/we → bedanken, jullie → bedanken, zij/ze → bedanken.
How many tenses does "bedanken" have in Dutch?
"Bedanken" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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