The Dutch verb "proberen" means "to try" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "proberen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "proberen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | probeer |
| jij/je | you (informal) | probeert |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | probeert |
| wij/we | we | proberen |
| jullie | you all | proberen |
| zij/ze | they | proberen |
Hij probeert de auto te starten.
He tries to start the car.
How to Conjugate "proberen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | probeerde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | probeerde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | probeerde |
| wij/we | we | probeerden |
| jullie | you all | probeerden |
| zij/ze | they | probeerden |
Hij probeerde de auto te repareren.
He tried to repair the car.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geprobeerd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geprobeerd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geprobeerd |
| wij/we | we | hebben geprobeerd |
| jullie | you all | hebben geprobeerd |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geprobeerd |
Hij heeft het hard geprobeerd.
He has tried it hard.
How to Conjugate "proberen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geprobeerd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geprobeerd |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geprobeerd |
| wij/we | we | hadden geprobeerd |
| jullie | you all | hadden geprobeerd |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geprobeerd |
Hij had de soep geprobeerd.
He had tried the soup.
How to Conjugate "proberen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal proberen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult proberen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal proberen |
| wij/we | we | zullen proberen |
| jullie | you all | zullen proberen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen proberen |
Hij zal het zelf proberen.
He will try it himself.
How to Conjugate "proberen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou proberen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou proberen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou proberen |
| wij/we | we | zouden proberen |
| jullie | you all | zouden proberen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden proberen |
Hij zou het eten proberen.
He would try the food.
Frequently Asked Questions About "proberen"
Is "proberen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Proberen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "proberen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "proberen" means "to try" in English.
How do you conjugate "proberen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → probeer, jij/je → probeert, hij/zij/het → probeert, wij/we → proberen, jullie → proberen, zij/ze → proberen.
How many tenses does "proberen" have in Dutch?
"Proberen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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