The Dutch verb "leiden" means "to lead" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "leiden" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "leiden" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | leid |
| jij/je | you (informal) | leidt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | leidt |
| wij/we | we | leiden |
| jullie | you all | leiden |
| zij/ze | they | leiden |
Hij leidt het bedrijf naar succes.
He leads the company to success.
How to Conjugate "leiden" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | leidde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | leidde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | leidde |
| wij/we | we | leidden |
| jullie | you all | leidden |
| zij/ze | they | leidden |
Hij leidde de vergadering heel goed.
He led the meeting very well.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geleid |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geleid |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geleid |
| wij/we | we | hebben geleid |
| jullie | you all | hebben geleid |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geleid |
Hij heeft het team geleid.
He has led the team.
How to Conjugate "leiden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geleid |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geleid |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geleid |
| wij/we | we | hadden geleid |
| jullie | you all | hadden geleid |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geleid |
Hij had het team geleid.
He had led the team.
How to Conjugate "leiden" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal leiden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult leiden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal leiden |
| wij/we | we | zullen leiden |
| jullie | you all | zullen leiden |
| zij/ze | they | zullen leiden |
Hij zal de vergadering leiden.
He will lead the meeting.
How to Conjugate "leiden" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou leiden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou leiden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou leiden |
| wij/we | we | zouden leiden |
| jullie | you all | zouden leiden |
| zij/ze | they | zouden leiden |
Hij zou het team leiden.
He would lead the team.
Frequently Asked Questions About "leiden"
Is "leiden" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Leiden" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "leiden" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "leiden" means "to lead" in English.
How do you conjugate "leiden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → leid, jij/je → leidt, hij/zij/het → leidt, wij/we → leiden, jullie → leiden, zij/ze → leiden.
How many tenses does "leiden" have in Dutch?
"Leiden" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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