The Dutch verb "schrikken" means "to be startled" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "schrikken" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
Jump to a tense
How to Conjugate "schrikken" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | schrik |
| jij/je | you (informal) | schrikt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | schrikt |
| wij/we | we | schrikken |
| jullie | you all | schrikken |
| zij/ze | they | schrikken |
Zij schrikt als de telefoon gaat.
She is startled when the phone rings.
How to Conjugate "schrikken" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | schrok |
| jij/je | you (informal) | schrok |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | schrok |
| wij/we | we | schrokken |
| jullie | you all | schrokken |
| zij/ze | they | schrokken |
Hij schrok van de grote hond in de straat.
He was startled by the big dog in the street.
Want to actually remember these?
VerbPal drills "schrikken" in real Dutch sentences using spaced repetition.
Try VerbPal FreeHow to Conjugate "schrikken" in the Present Perfect Tense
Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben geschrokken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent geschrokken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is geschrokken |
| wij/we | we | zijn geschrokken |
| jullie | you all | zijn geschrokken |
| zij/ze | they | zijn geschrokken |
Zij is van het geluid geschrokken.
She has been startled by the sound.
How to Conjugate "schrikken" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was geschrokken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was geschrokken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was geschrokken |
| wij/we | we | waren geschrokken |
| jullie | you all | waren geschrokken |
| zij/ze | they | waren geschrokken |
Hij was geschrokken.
He had been startled.
How to Conjugate "schrikken" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal schrikken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult schrikken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal schrikken |
| wij/we | we | zullen schrikken |
| jullie | you all | zullen schrikken |
| zij/ze | they | zullen schrikken |
Hij zal van de hond schrikken.
He will be startled by the dog.
How to Conjugate "schrikken" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou schrikken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou schrikken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou schrikken |
| wij/we | we | zouden schrikken |
| jullie | you all | zouden schrikken |
| zij/ze | they | zouden schrikken |
Hij zou van de hond schrikken.
He would be startled by the dog.
Frequently Asked Questions About "schrikken"
Is "schrikken" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Schrikken" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "schrikken" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "schrikken" means "to be startled" in English.
How do you conjugate "schrikken" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → schrik, jij/je → schrikt, hij/zij/het → schrikt, wij/we → schrikken, jullie → schrikken, zij/ze → schrikken.
How many tenses does "schrikken" have in Dutch?
"Schrikken" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
Master Dutch verbs for real
Stop memorizing tables. Start speaking with confidence.
Try VerbPal Free3-day free trial. Cancel anytime.