The Dutch verb "bieden" means "to offer" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bieden" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "bieden" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bied |
| jij/je | you (informal) | biedt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | biedt |
| wij/we | we | bieden |
| jullie | you all | bieden |
| zij/ze | they | bieden |
Hij biedt zijn excuses aan.
He offers his apologies.
How to Conjugate "bieden" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bood |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bood |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bood |
| wij/we | we | boden |
| jullie | you all | boden |
| zij/ze | they | boden |
Hij bood zijn hulp aan mij aan.
He offered his help to me.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geboden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geboden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geboden |
| wij/we | we | hebben geboden |
| jullie | you all | hebben geboden |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geboden |
Hij heeft hulp geboden.
He has offered help.
How to Conjugate "bieden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geboden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geboden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geboden |
| wij/we | we | hadden geboden |
| jullie | you all | hadden geboden |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geboden |
Hij had zijn excuses geboden.
He had offered his apologies.
How to Conjugate "bieden" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal bieden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult bieden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal bieden |
| wij/we | we | zullen bieden |
| jullie | you all | zullen bieden |
| zij/ze | they | zullen bieden |
Hij zal een baan bieden.
He will offer a job.
How to Conjugate "bieden" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou bieden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou bieden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou bieden |
| wij/we | we | zouden bieden |
| jullie | you all | zouden bieden |
| zij/ze | they | zouden bieden |
Hij zou een drankje bieden.
He would offer a drink.
Frequently Asked Questions About "bieden"
Is "bieden" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Bieden" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "bieden" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "bieden" means "to offer" in English.
How do you conjugate "bieden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → bied, jij/je → biedt, hij/zij/het → biedt, wij/we → bieden, jullie → bieden, zij/ze → bieden.
How many tenses does "bieden" have in Dutch?
"Bieden" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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