The Dutch verb "geloven" means "to believe" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "geloven" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "geloven" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | geloof |
| jij/je | you (informal) | gelooft |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | gelooft |
| wij/we | we | geloven |
| jullie | you all | geloven |
| zij/ze | they | geloven |
Zij gelooft niet in sprookjes.
She does not believe in fairy tales.
How to Conjugate "geloven" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | geloofde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | geloofde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | geloofde |
| wij/we | we | geloofden |
| jullie | you all | geloofden |
| zij/ze | they | geloofden |
Hij geloofde in een betere toekomst.
He believed in a better future.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geloofd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geloofd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geloofd |
| wij/we | we | hebben geloofd |
| jullie | you all | hebben geloofd |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geloofd |
Hij heeft in de toekomst geloofd.
He has believed in the future.
How to Conjugate "geloven" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geloofd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geloofd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geloofd |
| wij/we | we | hadden geloofd |
| jullie | you all | hadden geloofd |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geloofd |
Hij had de leugen geloofd.
He had believed the lie.
How to Conjugate "geloven" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal geloven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult geloven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal geloven |
| wij/we | we | zullen geloven |
| jullie | you all | zullen geloven |
| zij/ze | they | zullen geloven |
Hij zal het verhaal geloven.
He will believe the story.
How to Conjugate "geloven" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou geloven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou geloven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou geloven |
| wij/we | we | zouden geloven |
| jullie | you all | zouden geloven |
| zij/ze | they | zouden geloven |
Hij zou de waarheid geloven.
He would believe the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions About "geloven"
Is "geloven" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Geloven" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "geloven" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "geloven" means "to believe" in English.
How do you conjugate "geloven" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → geloof, jij/je → gelooft, hij/zij/het → gelooft, wij/we → geloven, jullie → geloven, zij/ze → geloven.
How many tenses does "geloven" have in Dutch?
"Geloven" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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