The Dutch verb "bellen" means "to call (phone)" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bellen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "bellen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bel |
| jij/je | you (informal) | belt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | belt |
| wij/we | we | bellen |
| jullie | you all | bellen |
| zij/ze | they | bellen |
Hij belt de dokter vandaag.
He is calling the doctor today.
How to Conjugate "bellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | belde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | belde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | belde |
| wij/we | we | belden |
| jullie | you all | belden |
| zij/ze | they | belden |
Hij belde zijn vriend om te vragen.
He called his friend to ask.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gebeld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gebeld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gebeld |
| wij/we | we | hebben gebeld |
| jullie | you all | hebben gebeld |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gebeld |
Hij heeft de politie gebeld.
He has called the police.
How to Conjugate "bellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gebeld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gebeld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gebeld |
| wij/we | we | hadden gebeld |
| jullie | you all | hadden gebeld |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gebeld |
Hij had zijn vriend gebeld.
He had called his friend.
How to Conjugate "bellen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal bellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult bellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal bellen |
| wij/we | we | zullen bellen |
| jullie | you all | zullen bellen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen bellen |
Hij zal zijn moeder op bellen.
He will call his mother.
How to Conjugate "bellen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou bellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou bellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou bellen |
| wij/we | we | zouden bellen |
| jullie | you all | zouden bellen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden bellen |
Hij zou zijn moeder op bellen.
He would call his mother.
Frequently Asked Questions About "bellen"
Is "bellen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Bellen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "bellen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "bellen" means "to call (phone)" in English.
How do you conjugate "bellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → bel, jij/je → belt, hij/zij/het → belt, wij/we → bellen, jullie → bellen, zij/ze → bellen.
How many tenses does "bellen" have in Dutch?
"Bellen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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