The Dutch verb "bereiken" means "to reach" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bereiken" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
Jump to a tense
How to Conjugate "bereiken" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bereik |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bereikt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bereikt |
| wij/we | we | bereiken |
| jullie | you all | bereiken |
| zij/ze | they | bereiken |
Hij bereikt de klant via de telefoon.
He reaches the client via the phone.
How to Conjugate "bereiken" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bereikte |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bereikte |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bereikte |
| wij/we | we | bereikten |
| jullie | you all | bereikten |
| zij/ze | they | bereikten |
Hij bereikte de finish als eerste.
He reached the finish line first.
Want to actually remember these?
VerbPal drills "bereiken" in real Dutch sentences using spaced repetition.
Try VerbPal FreeHow to Conjugate "bereiken" in the Present Perfect Tense
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb bereikt |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt bereikt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft bereikt |
| wij/we | we | hebben bereikt |
| jullie | you all | hebben bereikt |
| zij/ze | they | hebben bereikt |
Hij heeft de stad bereikt.
He has reached the city.
How to Conjugate "bereiken" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had bereikt |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had bereikt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had bereikt |
| wij/we | we | hadden bereikt |
| jullie | you all | hadden bereikt |
| zij/ze | they | hadden bereikt |
Hij had het doel bereikt.
He had reached the goal.
How to Conjugate "bereiken" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal bereiken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult bereiken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal bereiken |
| wij/we | we | zullen bereiken |
| jullie | you all | zullen bereiken |
| zij/ze | they | zullen bereiken |
Hij zal de stad bereiken.
He will reach the city.
How to Conjugate "bereiken" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou bereiken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou bereiken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou bereiken |
| wij/we | we | zouden bereiken |
| jullie | you all | zouden bereiken |
| zij/ze | they | zouden bereiken |
Hij zou de stad bereiken.
He would reach the city.
Frequently Asked Questions About "bereiken"
Is "bereiken" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Bereiken" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "bereiken" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "bereiken" means "to reach" in English.
How do you conjugate "bereiken" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → bereik, jij/je → bereikt, hij/zij/het → bereikt, wij/we → bereiken, jullie → bereiken, zij/ze → bereiken.
How many tenses does "bereiken" have in Dutch?
"Bereiken" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
Master Dutch verbs for real
Stop memorizing tables. Start speaking with confidence.
Try VerbPal Free3-day free trial. Cancel anytime.