The Dutch verb "huilen" means "to cry" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "huilen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "huilen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | huil |
| jij/je | you (informal) | huilt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | huilt |
| wij/we | we | huilen |
| jullie | you all | huilen |
| zij/ze | they | huilen |
Hij huilt niet als hij valt.
He does not cry when he falls.
How to Conjugate "huilen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | huilde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | huilde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | huilde |
| wij/we | we | huilden |
| jullie | you all | huilden |
| zij/ze | they | huilden |
Hij huilde toen hij viel.
He cried when he fell.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gehuild |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gehuild |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gehuild |
| wij/we | we | hebben gehuild |
| jullie | you all | hebben gehuild |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gehuild |
Hij heeft van geluk gehuild.
He has cried from happiness.
How to Conjugate "huilen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gehuild |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gehuild |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gehuild |
| wij/we | we | hadden gehuild |
| jullie | you all | hadden gehuild |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gehuild |
Hij had gehuild in de nacht.
He had cried in the night.
How to Conjugate "huilen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal huilen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult huilen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal huilen |
| wij/we | we | zullen huilen |
| jullie | you all | zullen huilen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen huilen |
Hij zal om de film huilen.
He will cry at the movie.
How to Conjugate "huilen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou huilen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou huilen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou huilen |
| wij/we | we | zouden huilen |
| jullie | you all | zouden huilen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden huilen |
Hij zou om de film huilen.
He would cry at the movie.
Frequently Asked Questions About "huilen"
Is "huilen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Huilen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "huilen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "huilen" means "to cry" in English.
How do you conjugate "huilen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → huil, jij/je → huilt, hij/zij/het → huilt, wij/we → huilen, jullie → huilen, zij/ze → huilen.
How many tenses does "huilen" have in Dutch?
"Huilen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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