The Dutch verb "springen" means "to jump" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "springen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "springen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | spring |
| jij/je | you (informal) | springt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | springt |
| wij/we | we | springen |
| jullie | you all | springen |
| zij/ze | they | springen |
Hij springt in het koude water.
He jumps into the cold water.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | sprong |
| jij/je | you (informal) | sprong |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | sprong |
| wij/we | we | sprongen |
| jullie | you all | sprongen |
| zij/ze | they | sprongen |
Hij sprong in het water van de boot.
He jumped into the water from the boat.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben gesprongen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent gesprongen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is gesprongen |
| wij/we | we | zijn gesprongen |
| jullie | you all | zijn gesprongen |
| zij/ze | they | zijn gesprongen |
Hij heeft hoog gesprongen.
He has jumped high.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was gesprongen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was gesprongen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was gesprongen |
| wij/we | we | waren gesprongen |
| jullie | you all | waren gesprongen |
| zij/ze | they | waren gesprongen |
Hij had in het water gesprongen.
He had jumped into the water.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal springen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult springen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal springen |
| wij/we | we | zullen springen |
| jullie | you all | zullen springen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen springen |
Hij zal hoog springen.
He will jump high.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou springen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou springen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou springen |
| wij/we | we | zouden springen |
| jullie | you all | zouden springen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden springen |
Hij zou van de muur springen.
He would jump off the wall.
Frequently Asked Questions About "springen"
Is "springen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Springen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "springen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "springen" means "to jump" in English.
How do you conjugate "springen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → spring, jij/je → springt, hij/zij/het → springt, wij/we → springen, jullie → springen, zij/ze → springen.
How many tenses does "springen" have in Dutch?
"Springen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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