The Dutch verb "nastreven" means "to pursue, to strive for" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "nastreven" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "nastreven" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | streef na |
| jij/je | you (informal) | streeft na |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | streeft na |
| wij/we | we | streven na |
| jullie | you all | streven na |
| zij/ze | they | streven na |
How to Conjugate "nastreven" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | streefde na |
| jij/je | you (informal) | streefde na |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | streefde na |
| wij/we | we | streefden na |
| jullie | you all | streefden na |
| zij/ze | they | streefden na |
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb nagestreefd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt nagestreefd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft nagestreefd |
| wij/we | we | hebben nagestreefd |
| jullie | you all | hebben nagestreefd |
| zij/ze | they | hebben nagestreefd |
How to Conjugate "nastreven" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had nagestreefd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had nagestreefd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had nagestreefd |
| wij/we | we | hadden nagestreefd |
| jullie | you all | hadden nagestreefd |
| zij/ze | they | hadden nagestreefd |
How to Conjugate "nastreven" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal nastreven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult nastreven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal nastreven |
| wij/we | we | zullen nastreven |
| jullie | you all | zullen nastreven |
| zij/ze | they | zullen nastreven |
How to Conjugate "nastreven" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou nastreven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou nastreven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou nastreven |
| wij/we | we | zouden nastreven |
| jullie | you all | zouden nastreven |
| zij/ze | they | zouden nastreven |
Frequently Asked Questions About "nastreven"
Is "nastreven" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Nastreven" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "nastreven" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "nastreven" means "to pursue, to strive for" in English.
How do you conjugate "nastreven" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → streef na, jij/je → streeft na, hij/zij/het → streeft na, wij/we → streven na, jullie → streven na, zij/ze → streven na.
How many tenses does "nastreven" have in Dutch?
"Nastreven" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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