The Dutch verb "rennen" means "to run" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "rennen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "rennen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ren |
| jij/je | you (informal) | rent |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | rent |
| wij/we | we | rennen |
| jullie | you all | rennen |
| zij/ze | they | rennen |
Hij rent sneller dan zijn vriend.
He runs faster than his friend.
How to Conjugate "rennen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | rende |
| jij/je | you (informal) | rende |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | rende |
| wij/we | we | renden |
| jullie | you all | renden |
| zij/ze | they | renden |
Hij rende weg toen hij het geluid hoorde.
He ran away when he heard the sound.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gerend |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gerend |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gerend |
| wij/we | we | hebben gerend |
| jullie | you all | hebben gerend |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gerend |
Hij heeft de marathon gerend.
He has run the marathon.
How to Conjugate "rennen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gerend |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gerend |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gerend |
| wij/we | we | hadden gerend |
| jullie | you all | hadden gerend |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gerend |
Hij had gerend.
He had run.
How to Conjugate "rennen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal rennen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult rennen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal rennen |
| wij/we | we | zullen rennen |
| jullie | you all | zullen rennen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen rennen |
Hij zal voor de bus rennen.
He will run for the bus.
How to Conjugate "rennen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou rennen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou rennen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou rennen |
| wij/we | we | zouden rennen |
| jullie | you all | zouden rennen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden rennen |
Hij zou naar de bus rennen.
He would run to the bus.
Frequently Asked Questions About "rennen"
Is "rennen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Rennen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "rennen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "rennen" means "to run" in English.
How do you conjugate "rennen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → ren, jij/je → rent, hij/zij/het → rent, wij/we → rennen, jullie → rennen, zij/ze → rennen.
How many tenses does "rennen" have in Dutch?
"Rennen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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