The Dutch verb "komen" means "to come" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "komen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "komen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | kom |
| jij/je | you (informal) | komt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | komt |
| wij/we | we | komen |
| jullie | you all | komen |
| zij/ze | they | komen |
Hij komt uit Nederland.
He comes from the Netherlands.
How to Conjugate "komen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | kwam |
| jij/je | you (informal) | kwam |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | kwam |
| wij/we | we | kwamen |
| jullie | you all | kwamen |
| zij/ze | they | kwamen |
Hij kwam met de bus naar school.
He came to school by bus.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben gekomen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent gekomen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is gekomen |
| wij/we | we | zijn gekomen |
| jullie | you all | zijn gekomen |
| zij/ze | they | zijn gekomen |
Hij is naar binnen gekomen.
He has come inside.
How to Conjugate "komen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was gekomen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was gekomen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was gekomen |
| wij/we | we | waren gekomen |
| jullie | you all | waren gekomen |
| zij/ze | they | waren gekomen |
Hij was met de trein gekomen.
He had come by train.
How to Conjugate "komen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal komen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult komen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal komen |
| wij/we | we | zullen komen |
| jullie | you all | zullen komen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen komen |
Hij zal met de trein komen.
He will come by train.
How to Conjugate "komen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou komen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou komen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou komen |
| wij/we | we | zouden komen |
| jullie | you all | zouden komen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden komen |
Hij zou naar het feest komen.
He would come to the party.
Frequently Asked Questions About "komen"
Is "komen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Komen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "komen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "komen" means "to come" in English.
How do you conjugate "komen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → kom, jij/je → komt, hij/zij/het → komt, wij/we → komen, jullie → komen, zij/ze → komen.
How many tenses does "komen" have in Dutch?
"Komen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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