The Dutch verb "behouden" means "to keep, to retain" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "behouden" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "behouden" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | behoud |
| jij/je | you (informal) | behoudt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | behoudt |
| wij/we | we | behouden |
| jullie | you all | behouden |
| zij/ze | they | behouden |
Zij behoudt haar glimlach ondanks alles.
She keeps her smile despite everything.
How to Conjugate "behouden" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | behield |
| jij/je | you (informal) | behield |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | behield |
| wij/we | we | behielden |
| jullie | you all | behielden |
| zij/ze | they | behielden |
Hij behield zijn positie in het team.
He kept his position in the team.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb behouden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt behouden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft behouden |
| wij/we | we | hebben behouden |
| jullie | you all | hebben behouden |
| zij/ze | they | hebben behouden |
Hij heeft zijn baan behouden.
He has kept his job.
How to Conjugate "behouden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had behouden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had behouden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had behouden |
| wij/we | we | hadden behouden |
| jullie | you all | hadden behouden |
| zij/ze | they | hadden behouden |
Hij had de rust behouden.
He had kept the calm.
How to Conjugate "behouden" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal behouden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult behouden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal behouden |
| wij/we | we | zullen behouden |
| jullie | you all | zullen behouden |
| zij/ze | they | zullen behouden |
Hij zal de controle behouden.
He will keep the control.
How to Conjugate "behouden" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou behouden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou behouden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou behouden |
| wij/we | we | zouden behouden |
| jullie | you all | zouden behouden |
| zij/ze | they | zouden behouden |
Hij zou het geheim behouden.
He would keep the secret.
Frequently Asked Questions About "behouden"
Is "behouden" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Behouden" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "behouden" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "behouden" means "to keep, to retain" in English.
How do you conjugate "behouden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → behoud, jij/je → behoudt, hij/zij/het → behoudt, wij/we → behouden, jullie → behouden, zij/ze → behouden.
How many tenses does "behouden" have in Dutch?
"Behouden" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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