The Dutch verb "roken" means "to smoke" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "roken" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "roken" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | rook |
| jij/je | you (informal) | rookt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | rookt |
| wij/we | we | roken |
| jullie | you all | roken |
| zij/ze | they | roken |
Hij rookt een sigaret na het eten.
He smokes a cigarette after dinner.
How to Conjugate "roken" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | rookte |
| jij/je | you (informal) | rookte |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | rookte |
| wij/we | we | rookten |
| jullie | you all | rookten |
| zij/ze | they | rookten |
Hij rookte een sigaret na het eten.
He smoked a cigarette after dinner.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gerookt |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gerookt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gerookt |
| wij/we | we | hebben gerookt |
| jullie | you all | hebben gerookt |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gerookt |
Hij heeft nooit gerookt.
He has never smoked.
How to Conjugate "roken" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gerookt |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gerookt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gerookt |
| wij/we | we | hadden gerookt |
| jullie | you all | hadden gerookt |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gerookt |
Hij had een sigaret gerookt.
He had smoked a cigarette.
How to Conjugate "roken" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal roken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult roken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal roken |
| wij/we | we | zullen roken |
| jullie | you all | zullen roken |
| zij/ze | they | zullen roken |
Hij zal hier niet roken.
He will not smoke here.
How to Conjugate "roken" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou roken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou roken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou roken |
| wij/we | we | zouden roken |
| jullie | you all | zouden roken |
| zij/ze | they | zouden roken |
Hij zou nooit roken in huis.
He would never smoke indoors.
Frequently Asked Questions About "roken"
Is "roken" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Roken" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "roken" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "roken" means "to smoke" in English.
How do you conjugate "roken" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → rook, jij/je → rookt, hij/zij/het → rookt, wij/we → roken, jullie → roken, zij/ze → roken.
How many tenses does "roken" have in Dutch?
"Roken" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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