The Dutch verb "groeten" means "to greet" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "groeten" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "groeten" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | groet |
| jij/je | you (informal) | groet |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | groet |
| wij/we | we | groeten |
| jullie | you all | groeten |
| zij/ze | they | groeten |
Hij groet zijn collega vriendelijk.
He greets his colleague kindly.
How to Conjugate "groeten" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | groette |
| jij/je | you (informal) | groette |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | groette |
| wij/we | we | groetten |
| jullie | you all | groetten |
| zij/ze | they | groetten |
Hij groette de leraar bij de deur.
He greeted the teacher at the door.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gegroet |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gegroet |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gegroet |
| wij/we | we | hebben gegroet |
| jullie | you all | hebben gegroet |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gegroet |
Hij heeft iedereen gegroet.
He has greeted everyone.
How to Conjugate "groeten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gegroet |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gegroet |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gegroet |
| wij/we | we | hadden gegroet |
| jullie | you all | hadden gegroet |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gegroet |
Zij had iedereen gegroet.
She had greeted everyone.
How to Conjugate "groeten" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal groeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult groeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal groeten |
| wij/we | we | zullen groeten |
| jullie | you all | zullen groeten |
| zij/ze | they | zullen groeten |
Hij zal iedereen gaan groeten.
He will greet everyone.
How to Conjugate "groeten" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou groeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou groeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou groeten |
| wij/we | we | zouden groeten |
| jullie | you all | zouden groeten |
| zij/ze | they | zouden groeten |
Hij zou de leraar groeten.
He would greet the teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions About "groeten"
Is "groeten" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Groeten" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "groeten" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "groeten" means "to greet" in English.
How do you conjugate "groeten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → groet, jij/je → groet, hij/zij/het → groet, wij/we → groeten, jullie → groeten, zij/ze → groeten.
How many tenses does "groeten" have in Dutch?
"Groeten" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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