The Dutch verb "leggen" means "to lay, to put" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "leggen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "leggen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | leg |
| jij/je | you (informal) | legt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | legt |
| wij/we | we | leggen |
| jullie | you all | leggen |
| zij/ze | they | leggen |
Hij legt het boek in de tas.
He puts the book in the bag.
How to Conjugate "leggen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | legde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | legde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | legde |
| wij/we | we | legden |
| jullie | you all | legden |
| zij/ze | they | legden |
Hij legde de krant op de stoel.
He laid the newspaper on the chair.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gelegd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gelegd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gelegd |
| wij/we | we | hebben gelegd |
| jullie | you all | hebben gelegd |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gelegd |
Hij heeft de krant neergelegd.
He has laid the newspaper down.
How to Conjugate "leggen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gelegd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gelegd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gelegd |
| wij/we | we | hadden gelegd |
| jullie | you all | hadden gelegd |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gelegd |
Zij had de pen gelegd.
She had laid the pen.
How to Conjugate "leggen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal leggen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult leggen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal leggen |
| wij/we | we | zullen leggen |
| jullie | you all | zullen leggen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen leggen |
Zij zal de sleutel neerleggen.
She will lay down the key.
How to Conjugate "leggen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou leggen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou leggen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou leggen |
| wij/we | we | zouden leggen |
| jullie | you all | zouden leggen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden leggen |
Hij zou de pen neerleggen.
He would lay the pen down.
Frequently Asked Questions About "leggen"
Is "leggen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Leggen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "leggen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "leggen" means "to lay, to put" in English.
How do you conjugate "leggen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → leg, jij/je → legt, hij/zij/het → legt, wij/we → leggen, jullie → leggen, zij/ze → leggen.
How many tenses does "leggen" have in Dutch?
"Leggen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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