The Dutch verb "behoren" means "to belong to" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "behoren" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "behoren" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | behoor |
| jij/je | you (informal) | behoort |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | behoort |
| wij/we | we | behoren |
| jullie | you all | behoren |
| zij/ze | they | behoren |
Het huis behoort aan mijn ouders.
The house belongs to my parents.
How to Conjugate "behoren" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | behoorde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | behoorde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | behoorde |
| wij/we | we | behoorden |
| jullie | you all | behoorden |
| zij/ze | they | behoorden |
Hij behoorde tot een rijke familie.
He belonged to a rich family.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb behoord |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt behoord |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft behoord |
| wij/we | we | hebben behoord |
| jullie | you all | hebben behoord |
| zij/ze | they | hebben behoord |
Hij heeft tot de familie behoord.
He has belonged to the family.
How to Conjugate "behoren" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had behoord |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had behoord |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had behoord |
| wij/we | we | hadden behoord |
| jullie | you all | hadden behoord |
| zij/ze | they | hadden behoord |
Hij had tot de familie behoord.
He had belonged to the family.
How to Conjugate "behoren" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal behoren |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult behoren |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal behoren |
| wij/we | we | zullen behoren |
| jullie | you all | zullen behoren |
| zij/ze | they | zullen behoren |
Hij zal tot de familie behoren.
He will belong to the family.
How to Conjugate "behoren" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou behoren |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou behoren |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou behoren |
| wij/we | we | zouden behoren |
| jullie | you all | zouden behoren |
| zij/ze | they | zouden behoren |
Hij zou tot de club behoren.
He would belong to the club.
Frequently Asked Questions About "behoren"
Is "behoren" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Behoren" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "behoren" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "behoren" means "to belong to" in English.
How do you conjugate "behoren" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → behoor, jij/je → behoort, hij/zij/het → behoort, wij/we → behoren, jullie → behoren, zij/ze → behoren.
How many tenses does "behoren" have in Dutch?
"Behoren" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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