The Dutch verb "horen" means "to hear" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "horen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "horen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | hoor |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hoort |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | hoort |
| wij/we | we | horen |
| jullie | you all | horen |
| zij/ze | they | horen |
Zij hoort een vreemd geluid.
She hears a strange sound.
How to Conjugate "horen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | hoorde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hoorde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | hoorde |
| wij/we | we | hoorden |
| jullie | you all | hoorden |
| zij/ze | they | hoorden |
Hij hoorde muziek in de verte.
He heard music in the distance.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gehoord |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gehoord |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gehoord |
| wij/we | we | hebben gehoord |
| jullie | you all | hebben gehoord |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gehoord |
Hij heeft een geluid gehoord.
He has heard a sound.
How to Conjugate "horen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gehoord |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gehoord |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gehoord |
| wij/we | we | hadden gehoord |
| jullie | you all | hadden gehoord |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gehoord |
Hij had het nieuws gehoord.
He had heard the news.
How to Conjugate "horen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal horen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult horen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal horen |
| wij/we | we | zullen horen |
| jullie | you all | zullen horen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen horen |
Hij zal de stem horen.
He will hear the voice.
How to Conjugate "horen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou horen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou horen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou horen |
| wij/we | we | zouden horen |
| jullie | you all | zouden horen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden horen |
Hij zou de stem horen.
He would hear the voice.
Frequently Asked Questions About "horen"
Is "horen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Horen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "horen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "horen" means "to hear" in English.
How do you conjugate "horen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → hoor, jij/je → hoort, hij/zij/het → hoort, wij/we → horen, jullie → horen, zij/ze → horen.
How many tenses does "horen" have in Dutch?
"Horen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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