The Dutch verb "doorbrengen" means "to spend (time)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "doorbrengen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "doorbrengen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | breng door |
| jij/je | you (informal) | brengt door |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | brengt door |
| wij/we | we | brengen door |
| jullie | you all | brengen door |
| zij/ze | they | brengen door |
Hij brengt de zondag in bed door.
He spends Sunday in bed.
How to Conjugate "doorbrengen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | bracht door |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bracht door |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | bracht door |
| wij/we | we | brachten door |
| jullie | you all | brachten door |
| zij/ze | they | brachten door |
Hij bracht de hele dag door in bed.
He spent the whole day in bed.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb doorgebracht |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt doorgebracht |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft doorgebracht |
| wij/we | we | hebben doorgebracht |
| jullie | you all | hebben doorgebracht |
| zij/ze | they | hebben doorgebracht |
Hij heeft de dag buiten doorgebracht.
He has spent the day outside.
How to Conjugate "doorbrengen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had doorgebracht |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had doorgebracht |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had doorgebracht |
| wij/we | we | hadden doorgebracht |
| jullie | you all | hadden doorgebracht |
| zij/ze | they | hadden doorgebracht |
Hij had de avond thuis doorgebracht.
He had spent the evening at home.
How to Conjugate "doorbrengen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal doorbrengen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult doorbrengen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal doorbrengen |
| wij/we | we | zullen doorbrengen |
| jullie | you all | zullen doorbrengen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen doorbrengen |
Hij zal het weekend thuis doorbrengen.
He will spend the weekend at home.
How to Conjugate "doorbrengen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou doorbrengen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou doorbrengen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou doorbrengen |
| wij/we | we | zouden doorbrengen |
| jullie | you all | zouden doorbrengen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden doorbrengen |
Hij zou de avond alleen doorbrengen.
He would spend the evening alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About "doorbrengen"
Is "doorbrengen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Doorbrengen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "doorbrengen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "doorbrengen" means "to spend (time)" in English.
How do you conjugate "doorbrengen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → breng door, jij/je → brengt door, hij/zij/het → brengt door, wij/we → brengen door, jullie → brengen door, zij/ze → brengen door.
How many tenses does "doorbrengen" have in Dutch?
"Doorbrengen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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