The Dutch verb "bevinden" means "to be located" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bevinden" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "bevinden" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bevind |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bevindt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bevindt |
| wij/we | we | bevinden |
| jullie | you all | bevinden |
| zij/ze | they | bevinden |
Het hotel bevindt zich bij het station.
The hotel is located near the station.
How to Conjugate "bevinden" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bevond |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bevond |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bevond |
| wij/we | we | bevonden |
| jullie | you all | bevonden |
| zij/ze | they | bevonden |
Hij bevond zich in het buitenland.
He was located abroad.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb bevonden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt bevonden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft bevonden |
| wij/we | we | hebben bevonden |
| jullie | you all | hebben bevonden |
| zij/ze | they | hebben bevonden |
Hij heeft zich in de kamer bevonden.
He has been in the room.
How to Conjugate "bevinden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had bevonden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had bevonden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had bevonden |
| wij/we | we | hadden bevonden |
| jullie | you all | hadden bevonden |
| zij/ze | they | hadden bevonden |
Het had zich daar bevonden.
It had been located there.
How to Conjugate "bevinden" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal bevinden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult bevinden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal bevinden |
| wij/we | we | zullen bevinden |
| jullie | you all | zullen bevinden |
| zij/ze | they | zullen bevinden |
Hij zal zich binnen bevinden.
He will be located inside.
How to Conjugate "bevinden" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou bevinden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou bevinden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou bevinden |
| wij/we | we | zouden bevinden |
| jullie | you all | zouden bevinden |
| zij/ze | they | zouden bevinden |
Hij zou zich in het bos bevinden.
He would be located in the forest.
Frequently Asked Questions About "bevinden"
Is "bevinden" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Bevinden" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "bevinden" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "bevinden" means "to be located" in English.
How do you conjugate "bevinden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → bevind, jij/je → bevindt, hij/zij/het → bevindt, wij/we → bevinden, jullie → bevinden, zij/ze → bevinden.
How many tenses does "bevinden" have in Dutch?
"Bevinden" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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