The Dutch verb "kruipen" means "to crawl" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "kruipen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "kruipen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | kruip |
| jij/je | you (informal) | kruipt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | kruipt |
| wij/we | we | kruipen |
| jullie | you all | kruipen |
| zij/ze | they | kruipen |
Hij kruipt door de smalle tunnel.
He crawls through the narrow tunnel.
How to Conjugate "kruipen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | kroop |
| jij/je | you (informal) | kroop |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | kroop |
| wij/we | we | kropen |
| jullie | you all | kropen |
| zij/ze | they | kropen |
Hij kroop in zijn warme bed.
He crawled into his warm bed.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben gekropen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent gekropen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is gekropen |
| wij/we | we | zijn gekropen |
| jullie | you all | zijn gekropen |
| zij/ze | they | zijn gekropen |
Hij is naar de deur gekropen.
He has crawled to the door.
How to Conjugate "kruipen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was gekropen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was gekropen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was gekropen |
| wij/we | we | waren gekropen |
| jullie | you all | waren gekropen |
| zij/ze | they | waren gekropen |
Hij was naar de deur gekropen.
He had crawled to the door.
How to Conjugate "kruipen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal kruipen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult kruipen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal kruipen |
| wij/we | we | zullen kruipen |
| jullie | you all | zullen kruipen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen kruipen |
Hij zal in het bed kruipen.
He will crawl into bed.
How to Conjugate "kruipen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou kruipen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou kruipen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou kruipen |
| wij/we | we | zouden kruipen |
| jullie | you all | zouden kruipen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden kruipen |
Hij zou in bed kruipen.
He would crawl into bed.
Frequently Asked Questions About "kruipen"
Is "kruipen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Kruipen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "kruipen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "kruipen" means "to crawl" in English.
How do you conjugate "kruipen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → kruip, jij/je → kruipt, hij/zij/het → kruipt, wij/we → kruipen, jullie → kruipen, zij/ze → kruipen.
How many tenses does "kruipen" have in Dutch?
"Kruipen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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