The Dutch verb "bewaren" means "to keep, to preserve" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bewaren" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "bewaren" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bewaar |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bewaart |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bewaart |
| wij/we | we | bewaren |
| jullie | you all | bewaren |
| zij/ze | they | bewaren |
Hij bewaart de rust tijdens de vergadering.
He keeps the peace during the meeting.
How to Conjugate "bewaren" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bewaarde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bewaarde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bewaarde |
| wij/we | we | bewaarden |
| jullie | you all | bewaarden |
| zij/ze | they | bewaarden |
Zij bewaarde de foto als herinnering.
She kept the photo as a memory.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb bewaard |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt bewaard |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft bewaard |
| wij/we | we | hebben bewaard |
| jullie | you all | hebben bewaard |
| zij/ze | they | hebben bewaard |
Zij heeft de foto bewaard.
She has kept the photo.
How to Conjugate "bewaren" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had bewaard |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had bewaard |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had bewaard |
| wij/we | we | hadden bewaard |
| jullie | you all | hadden bewaard |
| zij/ze | they | hadden bewaard |
Hij had het geheim bewaard.
He had kept the secret.
How to Conjugate "bewaren" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal bewaren |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult bewaren |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal bewaren |
| wij/we | we | zullen bewaren |
| jullie | you all | zullen bewaren |
| zij/ze | they | zullen bewaren |
Hij zal de foto's veilig bewaren.
He will keep the photos safely.
How to Conjugate "bewaren" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou bewaren |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou bewaren |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou bewaren |
| wij/we | we | zouden bewaren |
| jullie | you all | zouden bewaren |
| zij/ze | they | zouden bewaren |
Hij zou het geheim bewaren.
He would keep the secret.
Frequently Asked Questions About "bewaren"
Is "bewaren" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Bewaren" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "bewaren" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "bewaren" means "to keep, to preserve" in English.
How do you conjugate "bewaren" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → bewaar, jij/je → bewaart, hij/zij/het → bewaart, wij/we → bewaren, jullie → bewaren, zij/ze → bewaren.
How many tenses does "bewaren" have in Dutch?
"Bewaren" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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