The Dutch verb "klimmen" means "to climb" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "klimmen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "klimmen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | klim |
| jij/je | you (informal) | klimt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | klimt |
| wij/we | we | klimmen |
| jullie | you all | klimmen |
| zij/ze | they | klimmen |
Hij klimt elke dag op de muur.
He climbs on the wall every day.
How to Conjugate "klimmen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | klom |
| jij/je | you (informal) | klom |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | klom |
| wij/we | we | klommen |
| jullie | you all | klommen |
| zij/ze | they | klommen |
Hij klom op de ladder in de tuin.
He climbed on the ladder in the garden.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben geklommen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent geklommen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is geklommen |
| wij/we | we | zijn geklommen |
| jullie | you all | zijn geklommen |
| zij/ze | they | zijn geklommen |
Hij is op de ladder geklommen.
He has climbed the ladder.
How to Conjugate "klimmen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was geklommen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was geklommen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was geklommen |
| wij/we | we | waren geklommen |
| jullie | you all | waren geklommen |
| zij/ze | they | waren geklommen |
Hij was op het dak geklommen.
He had climbed onto the roof.
How to Conjugate "klimmen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal klimmen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult klimmen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal klimmen |
| wij/we | we | zullen klimmen |
| jullie | you all | zullen klimmen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen klimmen |
Hij zal naar de top klimmen.
He will climb to the top.
How to Conjugate "klimmen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou klimmen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou klimmen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou klimmen |
| wij/we | we | zouden klimmen |
| jullie | you all | zouden klimmen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden klimmen |
Hij zou op de ladder klimmen.
He would climb the ladder.
Frequently Asked Questions About "klimmen"
Is "klimmen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Klimmen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "klimmen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "klimmen" means "to climb" in English.
How do you conjugate "klimmen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → klim, jij/je → klimt, hij/zij/het → klimt, wij/we → klimmen, jullie → klimmen, zij/ze → klimmen.
How many tenses does "klimmen" have in Dutch?
"Klimmen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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