The Dutch verb "helpen" means "to help" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "helpen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "helpen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | help |
| jij/je | you (informal) | helpt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | helpt |
| wij/we | we | helpen |
| jullie | you all | helpen |
| zij/ze | they | helpen |
Zij helpt de klant in de winkel.
She helps the customer in the shop.
How to Conjugate "helpen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | hielp |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hielp |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | hielp |
| wij/we | we | hielpen |
| jullie | you all | hielpen |
| zij/ze | they | hielpen |
Hij hielp de buurman met verhuizen.
He helped the neighbor move.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geholpen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geholpen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geholpen |
| wij/we | we | hebben geholpen |
| jullie | you all | hebben geholpen |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geholpen |
Zij heeft mij geholpen.
She has helped me.
How to Conjugate "helpen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geholpen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geholpen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geholpen |
| wij/we | we | hadden geholpen |
| jullie | you all | hadden geholpen |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geholpen |
Hij had zijn vriend geholpen.
He had helped his friend.
How to Conjugate "helpen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal helpen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult helpen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal helpen |
| wij/we | we | zullen helpen |
| jullie | you all | zullen helpen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen helpen |
Hij zal ons vandaag helpen.
He will help us today.
How to Conjugate "helpen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou helpen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou helpen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou helpen |
| wij/we | we | zouden helpen |
| jullie | you all | zouden helpen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden helpen |
Hij zou de man helpen.
He would help the man.
Frequently Asked Questions About "helpen"
Is "helpen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Helpen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "helpen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "helpen" means "to help" in English.
How do you conjugate "helpen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → help, jij/je → helpt, hij/zij/het → helpt, wij/we → helpen, jullie → helpen, zij/ze → helpen.
How many tenses does "helpen" have in Dutch?
"Helpen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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