The Dutch verb "eten" means "to eat" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "eten" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "eten" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | eet |
| jij/je | you (informal) | eet |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | eet |
| wij/we | we | eten |
| jullie | you all | eten |
| zij/ze | they | eten |
Zij eet een lekker stukje taart.
She eats a nice piece of cake.
How to Conjugate "eten" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | at |
| jij/je | you (informal) | at |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | at |
| wij/we | we | aten |
| jullie | you all | aten |
| zij/ze | they | aten |
Zij at een gezond ontbijt in bed.
She ate a healthy breakfast in bed.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gegeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gegeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gegeten |
| wij/we | we | hebben gegeten |
| jullie | you all | hebben gegeten |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gegeten |
Zij heeft vis gegeten.
She has eaten fish.
How to Conjugate "eten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gegeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gegeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gegeten |
| wij/we | we | hadden gegeten |
| jullie | you all | hadden gegeten |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gegeten |
Zij had brood gegeten.
She had eaten bread.
How to Conjugate "eten" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal eten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult eten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal eten |
| wij/we | we | zullen eten |
| jullie | you all | zullen eten |
| zij/ze | they | zullen eten |
Hij zal met ons eten.
He will eat with us.
How to Conjugate "eten" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou eten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou eten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou eten |
| wij/we | we | zouden eten |
| jullie | you all | zouden eten |
| zij/ze | they | zouden eten |
Zij zou met ons eten.
She would eat with us.
Frequently Asked Questions About "eten"
Is "eten" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Eten" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "eten" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "eten" means "to eat" in English.
How do you conjugate "eten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → eet, jij/je → eet, hij/zij/het → eet, wij/we → eten, jullie → eten, zij/ze → eten.
How many tenses does "eten" have in Dutch?
"Eten" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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