The Dutch verb "beseffen" means "to realize" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "beseffen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "beseffen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | besef |
| jij/je | you (informal) | beseft |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | beseft |
| wij/we | we | beseffen |
| jullie | you all | beseffen |
| zij/ze | they | beseffen |
Hij beseft zijn fout nu pas.
He realizes his mistake only now.
How to Conjugate "beseffen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | besefte |
| jij/je | you (informal) | besefte |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | besefte |
| wij/we | we | beseften |
| jullie | you all | beseften |
| zij/ze | they | beseften |
Hij besefte de ernst van de situatie.
He realized the seriousness of the situation.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb beseft |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt beseft |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft beseft |
| wij/we | we | hebben beseft |
| jullie | you all | hebben beseft |
| zij/ze | they | hebben beseft |
Hij heeft de situatie beseft.
He has realized the situation.
How to Conjugate "beseffen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had beseft |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had beseft |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had beseft |
| wij/we | we | hadden beseft |
| jullie | you all | hadden beseft |
| zij/ze | they | hadden beseft |
Hij had de situatie beseft.
He had realized the situation.
How to Conjugate "beseffen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal beseffen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult beseffen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal beseffen |
| wij/we | we | zullen beseffen |
| jullie | you all | zullen beseffen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen beseffen |
Hij zal de waarde beseffen.
He will realize the value.
How to Conjugate "beseffen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou beseffen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou beseffen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou beseffen |
| wij/we | we | zouden beseffen |
| jullie | you all | zouden beseffen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden beseffen |
Hij zou de fout beseffen.
He would realize the mistake.
Frequently Asked Questions About "beseffen"
Is "beseffen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Beseffen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "beseffen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "beseffen" means "to realize" in English.
How do you conjugate "beseffen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → besef, jij/je → beseft, hij/zij/het → beseft, wij/we → beseffen, jullie → beseffen, zij/ze → beseffen.
How many tenses does "beseffen" have in Dutch?
"Beseffen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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