The Dutch verb "doen" means "to do" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "doen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "doen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | doe |
| jij/je | you (informal) | doet |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | doet |
| wij/we | we | doen |
| jullie | you all | doen |
| zij/ze | they | doen |
Hij doet de afwas nu.
He is doing the dishes now.
How to Conjugate "doen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | deed |
| jij/je | you (informal) | deed |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | deed |
| wij/we | we | deden |
| jullie | you all | deden |
| zij/ze | they | deden |
Zij deed de afwas na het eten.
She did the dishes after eating.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gedaan |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gedaan |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gedaan |
| wij/we | we | hebben gedaan |
| jullie | you all | hebben gedaan |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gedaan |
Hij heeft werk gedaan.
He has done work.
How to Conjugate "doen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gedaan |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gedaan |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gedaan |
| wij/we | we | hadden gedaan |
| jullie | you all | hadden gedaan |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gedaan |
Zij had de afwas gedaan.
She had done the dishes.
How to Conjugate "doen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal doen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult doen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal doen |
| wij/we | we | zullen doen |
| jullie | you all | zullen doen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen doen |
Hij zal boodschappen doen.
He will do groceries.
How to Conjugate "doen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou doen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou doen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou doen |
| wij/we | we | zouden doen |
| jullie | you all | zouden doen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden doen |
Zij zou boodschappen doen.
She would do groceries.
Frequently Asked Questions About "doen"
Is "doen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Doen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "doen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "doen" means "to do" in English.
How do you conjugate "doen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → doe, jij/je → doet, hij/zij/het → doet, wij/we → doen, jullie → doen, zij/ze → doen.
How many tenses does "doen" have in Dutch?
"Doen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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