The Dutch verb "duwen" means "to push" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "duwen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "duwen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | duw |
| jij/je | you (informal) | duwt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | duwt |
| wij/we | we | duwen |
| jullie | you all | duwen |
| zij/ze | they | duwen |
Hij duwt de fiets naar de garage.
He pushes the bike to the garage.
How to Conjugate "duwen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | duwde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | duwde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | duwde |
| wij/we | we | duwden |
| jullie | you all | duwden |
| zij/ze | they | duwden |
Hij duwde de fiets naar de garage.
He pushed the bike to the garage.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geduwd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geduwd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geduwd |
| wij/we | we | hebben geduwd |
| jullie | you all | hebben geduwd |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geduwd |
Hij heeft de fiets geduwd.
He has pushed the bike.
How to Conjugate "duwen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geduwd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geduwd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geduwd |
| wij/we | we | hadden geduwd |
| jullie | you all | hadden geduwd |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geduwd |
Hij had de kar weg geduwd.
He had pushed the cart away.
How to Conjugate "duwen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal duwen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult duwen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal duwen |
| wij/we | we | zullen duwen |
| jullie | you all | zullen duwen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen duwen |
Hij zal de fiets naar boven duwen.
He will push the bike upstairs.
How to Conjugate "duwen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou duwen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou duwen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou duwen |
| wij/we | we | zouden duwen |
| jullie | you all | zouden duwen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden duwen |
Hij zou de fiets naar huis duwen.
He would push the bike home.
Frequently Asked Questions About "duwen"
Is "duwen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Duwen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "duwen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "duwen" means "to push" in English.
How do you conjugate "duwen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → duw, jij/je → duwt, hij/zij/het → duwt, wij/we → duwen, jullie → duwen, zij/ze → duwen.
How many tenses does "duwen" have in Dutch?
"Duwen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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