The Dutch verb "rekenen" means "to calculate" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "rekenen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "rekenen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | reken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | rekent |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | rekent |
| wij/we | we | rekenen |
| jullie | you all | rekenen |
| zij/ze | they | rekenen |
Hij rekent de kosten voor de reis uit.
He calculates the costs for the trip.
How to Conjugate "rekenen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | rekende |
| jij/je | you (informal) | rekende |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | rekende |
| wij/we | we | rekenden |
| jullie | you all | rekenden |
| zij/ze | they | rekenden |
Hij rekende op de hulp van zijn vriend.
He counted on the help of his friend.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gerekend |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gerekend |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gerekend |
| wij/we | we | hebben gerekend |
| jullie | you all | hebben gerekend |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gerekend |
Hij heeft de tijd uitgerekend.
He has calculated the time.
How to Conjugate "rekenen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gerekend |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gerekend |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gerekend |
| wij/we | we | hadden gerekend |
| jullie | you all | hadden gerekend |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gerekend |
Hij had de tijd uitgerekend.
He had calculated the time.
How to Conjugate "rekenen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal rekenen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult rekenen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal rekenen |
| wij/we | we | zullen rekenen |
| jullie | you all | zullen rekenen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen rekenen |
Hij zal de winst uit rekenen.
He will calculate the profit.
How to Conjugate "rekenen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou rekenen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou rekenen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou rekenen |
| wij/we | we | zouden rekenen |
| jullie | you all | zouden rekenen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden rekenen |
Hij zou op mijn hulp rekenen.
He would count on my help.
Frequently Asked Questions About "rekenen"
Is "rekenen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Rekenen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "rekenen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "rekenen" means "to calculate" in English.
How do you conjugate "rekenen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → reken, jij/je → rekent, hij/zij/het → rekent, wij/we → rekenen, jullie → rekenen, zij/ze → rekenen.
How many tenses does "rekenen" have in Dutch?
"Rekenen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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