The Dutch verb "snijden" means "to cut" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "snijden" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "snijden" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | snijd |
| jij/je | you (informal) | snijdt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | snijdt |
| wij/we | we | snijden |
| jullie | you all | snijden |
| zij/ze | they | snijden |
Zij snijdt een stukje van de taart.
She cuts a piece of the cake.
How to Conjugate "snijden" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | sneed |
| jij/je | you (informal) | sneed |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | sneed |
| wij/we | we | sneden |
| jullie | you all | sneden |
| zij/ze | they | sneden |
Hij sneed zich per ongeluk in zijn vinger.
He accidentally cut his finger.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gesneden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gesneden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gesneden |
| wij/we | we | hebben gesneden |
| jullie | you all | hebben gesneden |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gesneden |
Zij heeft het vlees gesneden.
She has cut the meat.
How to Conjugate "snijden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gesneden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gesneden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gesneden |
| wij/we | we | hadden gesneden |
| jullie | you all | hadden gesneden |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gesneden |
Zij had het vlees gesneden.
She had cut the meat.
How to Conjugate "snijden" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal snijden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult snijden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal snijden |
| wij/we | we | zullen snijden |
| jullie | you all | zullen snijden |
| zij/ze | they | zullen snijden |
Zij zal het vlees snijden.
She will cut the meat.
How to Conjugate "snijden" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou snijden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou snijden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou snijden |
| wij/we | we | zouden snijden |
| jullie | you all | zouden snijden |
| zij/ze | they | zouden snijden |
Zij zou het vlees snijden.
She would cut the meat.
Frequently Asked Questions About "snijden"
Is "snijden" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Snijden" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "snijden" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "snijden" means "to cut" in English.
How do you conjugate "snijden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → snijd, jij/je → snijdt, hij/zij/het → snijdt, wij/we → snijden, jullie → snijden, zij/ze → snijden.
How many tenses does "snijden" have in Dutch?
"Snijden" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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