The Dutch verb "controleren" means "to check, to control" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "controleren" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "controleren" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | controleer |
| jij/je | you (informal) | controleert |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | controleert |
| wij/we | we | controleren |
| jullie | you all | controleren |
| zij/ze | they | controleren |
Hij controleert de banden van de auto.
He checks the car tires.
How to Conjugate "controleren" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | controleerde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | controleerde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | controleerde |
| wij/we | we | controleerden |
| jullie | you all | controleerden |
| zij/ze | they | controleerden |
Zij controleerde de tekst op fouten.
She checked the text for errors.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gecontroleerd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gecontroleerd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gecontroleerd |
| wij/we | we | hebben gecontroleerd |
| jullie | you all | hebben gecontroleerd |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gecontroleerd |
Hij heeft de auto gecontroleerd.
He has checked the car.
How to Conjugate "controleren" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gecontroleerd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gecontroleerd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gecontroleerd |
| wij/we | we | hadden gecontroleerd |
| jullie | you all | hadden gecontroleerd |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gecontroleerd |
Hij had de auto gecontroleerd.
He had checked the car.
How to Conjugate "controleren" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal controleren |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult controleren |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal controleren |
| wij/we | we | zullen controleren |
| jullie | you all | zullen controleren |
| zij/ze | they | zullen controleren |
Zij zal de rekening controleren.
She will check the bill.
How to Conjugate "controleren" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou controleren |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou controleren |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou controleren |
| wij/we | we | zouden controleren |
| jullie | you all | zouden controleren |
| zij/ze | they | zouden controleren |
Zij zou de rekening controleren.
She would check the bill.
Frequently Asked Questions About "controleren"
Is "controleren" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Controleren" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "controleren" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "controleren" means "to check, to control" in English.
How do you conjugate "controleren" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → controleer, jij/je → controleert, hij/zij/het → controleert, wij/we → controleren, jullie → controleren, zij/ze → controleren.
How many tenses does "controleren" have in Dutch?
"Controleren" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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