The Dutch verb "meten" means "to measure" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "meten" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "meten" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | meet |
| jij/je | you (informal) | meet |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | meet |
| wij/we | we | meten |
| jullie | you all | meten |
| zij/ze | they | meten |
Hij meet de afstand naar de stad.
He measures the distance to the city.
How to Conjugate "meten" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | mat |
| jij/je | you (informal) | mat |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | mat |
| wij/we | we | maten |
| jullie | you all | maten |
| zij/ze | they | maten |
Hij mat de afstand tussen twee steden.
He measured the distance between two cities.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gemeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gemeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gemeten |
| wij/we | we | hebben gemeten |
| jullie | you all | hebben gemeten |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gemeten |
Hij heeft de afstand gemeten.
He has measured the distance.
How to Conjugate "meten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gemeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gemeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gemeten |
| wij/we | we | hadden gemeten |
| jullie | you all | hadden gemeten |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gemeten |
Hij had de afstand gemeten.
He had measured the distance.
How to Conjugate "meten" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal meten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult meten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal meten |
| wij/we | we | zullen meten |
| jullie | you all | zullen meten |
| zij/ze | they | zullen meten |
Hij zal de afstand meten.
He will measure the distance.
How to Conjugate "meten" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou meten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou meten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou meten |
| wij/we | we | zouden meten |
| jullie | you all | zouden meten |
| zij/ze | they | zouden meten |
Hij zou de temperatuur meten.
He would measure the temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions About "meten"
Is "meten" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Meten" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "meten" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "meten" means "to measure" in English.
How do you conjugate "meten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → meet, jij/je → meet, hij/zij/het → meet, wij/we → meten, jullie → meten, zij/ze → meten.
How many tenses does "meten" have in Dutch?
"Meten" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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