The Dutch verb "beginnen" means "to begin" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "beginnen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "beginnen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | begin |
| jij/je | you (informal) | begint |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | begint |
| wij/we | we | beginnen |
| jullie | you all | beginnen |
| zij/ze | they | beginnen |
Hij begint aan een spannend nieuw boek.
He is starting an exciting new book.
How to Conjugate "beginnen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | begon |
| jij/je | you (informal) | begon |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | begon |
| wij/we | we | begonnen |
| jullie | you all | begonnen |
| zij/ze | they | begonnen |
Hij begon de dag met koffie.
He began the day with coffee.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben begonnen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent begonnen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is begonnen |
| wij/we | we | zijn begonnen |
| jullie | you all | zijn begonnen |
| zij/ze | they | zijn begonnen |
Hij is met de film begonnen.
He has started the movie.
How to Conjugate "beginnen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was begonnen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was begonnen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was begonnen |
| wij/we | we | waren begonnen |
| jullie | you all | waren begonnen |
| zij/ze | they | waren begonnen |
Hij was met het werk begonnen.
He had started the work.
How to Conjugate "beginnen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal beginnen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult beginnen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal beginnen |
| wij/we | we | zullen beginnen |
| jullie | you all | zullen beginnen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen beginnen |
Hij zal met het werk beginnen.
He will begin with the work.
How to Conjugate "beginnen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou beginnen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou beginnen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou beginnen |
| wij/we | we | zouden beginnen |
| jullie | you all | zouden beginnen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden beginnen |
Hij zou aan de studie beginnen.
He would start the study.
Frequently Asked Questions About "beginnen"
Is "beginnen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Beginnen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "beginnen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "beginnen" means "to begin" in English.
How do you conjugate "beginnen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → begin, jij/je → begint, hij/zij/het → begint, wij/we → beginnen, jullie → beginnen, zij/ze → beginnen.
How many tenses does "beginnen" have in Dutch?
"Beginnen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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