The Dutch verb "oefenen" means "to practice" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "oefenen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "oefenen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | oefen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | oefent |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | oefent |
| wij/we | we | oefenen |
| jullie | you all | oefenen |
| zij/ze | they | oefenen |
Hij oefent zijn Nederlands met een app.
He is practicing his Dutch with an app.
How to Conjugate "oefenen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | oefende |
| jij/je | you (informal) | oefende |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | oefende |
| wij/we | we | oefenden |
| jullie | you all | oefenden |
| zij/ze | they | oefenden |
Zij oefende haar presentatie voor werk.
She practiced her presentation for work.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geoefend |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geoefend |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geoefend |
| wij/we | we | hebben geoefend |
| jullie | you all | hebben geoefend |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geoefend |
Zij heeft de sport geoefend.
She has practiced the sport.
How to Conjugate "oefenen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geoefend |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geoefend |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geoefend |
| wij/we | we | hadden geoefend |
| jullie | you all | hadden geoefend |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geoefend |
Zij had de tekst geoefend.
She had practiced the text.
How to Conjugate "oefenen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal oefenen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult oefenen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal oefenen |
| wij/we | we | zullen oefenen |
| jullie | you all | zullen oefenen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen oefenen |
Hij zal de woorden oefenen.
He will practice the words.
How to Conjugate "oefenen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou oefenen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou oefenen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou oefenen |
| wij/we | we | zouden oefenen |
| jullie | you all | zouden oefenen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden oefenen |
Hij zou de sport oefenen.
He would practice the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions About "oefenen"
Is "oefenen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Oefenen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "oefenen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "oefenen" means "to practice" in English.
How do you conjugate "oefenen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → oefen, jij/je → oefent, hij/zij/het → oefent, wij/we → oefenen, jullie → oefenen, zij/ze → oefenen.
How many tenses does "oefenen" have in Dutch?
"Oefenen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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