The Dutch verb "stellen" means "to put, to set" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "stellen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | stel |
| jij/je | you (informal) | stelt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | stelt |
| wij/we | we | stellen |
| jullie | you all | stellen |
| zij/ze | they | stellen |
Hij stelt zijn plan voor.
He is proposing his plan.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | stelde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | stelde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | stelde |
| wij/we | we | stelden |
| jullie | you all | stelden |
| zij/ze | they | stelden |
Hij stelde voor om samen te eten.
He suggested eating together.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gesteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gesteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gesteld |
| wij/we | we | hebben gesteld |
| jullie | you all | hebben gesteld |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gesteld |
Hij heeft de doelen gesteld.
He has set the goals.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gesteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gesteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gesteld |
| wij/we | we | hadden gesteld |
| jullie | you all | hadden gesteld |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gesteld |
Hij had de datum gesteld.
He had set the date.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal stellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult stellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal stellen |
| wij/we | we | zullen stellen |
| jullie | you all | zullen stellen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen stellen |
Zij zal de prioriteit stellen.
She will set the priority.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou stellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou stellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou stellen |
| wij/we | we | zouden stellen |
| jullie | you all | zouden stellen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden stellen |
Hij zou de prioriteit stellen.
He would set the priority.
Frequently Asked Questions About "stellen"
Is "stellen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Stellen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "stellen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "stellen" means "to put, to set" in English.
How do you conjugate "stellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → stel, jij/je → stelt, hij/zij/het → stelt, wij/we → stellen, jullie → stellen, zij/ze → stellen.
How many tenses does "stellen" have in Dutch?
"Stellen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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