The Dutch verb "sterven" means "to die" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "sterven" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "sterven" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | sterf |
| jij/je | you (informal) | sterft |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | sterft |
| wij/we | we | sterven |
| jullie | you all | sterven |
| zij/ze | they | sterven |
Hij sterft bijna van het lachen.
He is almost dying of laughter.
How to Conjugate "sterven" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | stierf |
| jij/je | you (informal) | stierf |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | stierf |
| wij/we | we | stierven |
| jullie | you all | stierven |
| zij/ze | they | stierven |
Zij stierf op hoge leeftijd.
She died at an old age.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben gestorven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent gestorven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is gestorven |
| wij/we | we | zijn gestorven |
| jullie | you all | zijn gestorven |
| zij/ze | they | zijn gestorven |
Hij is gestorven.
He has died.
How to Conjugate "sterven" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was gestorven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was gestorven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was gestorven |
| wij/we | we | waren gestorven |
| jullie | you all | waren gestorven |
| zij/ze | they | waren gestorven |
Hij had gestorven.
He had died.
How to Conjugate "sterven" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal sterven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult sterven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal sterven |
| wij/we | we | zullen sterven |
| jullie | you all | zullen sterven |
| zij/ze | they | zullen sterven |
Hij zal sterven van ouderdom.
He will die of old age.
How to Conjugate "sterven" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou sterven |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou sterven |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou sterven |
| wij/we | we | zouden sterven |
| jullie | you all | zouden sterven |
| zij/ze | they | zouden sterven |
Hij zou in zijn slaap sterven.
He would die in his sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions About "sterven"
Is "sterven" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Sterven" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "sterven" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "sterven" means "to die" in English.
How do you conjugate "sterven" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → sterf, jij/je → sterft, hij/zij/het → sterft, wij/we → sterven, jullie → sterven, zij/ze → sterven.
How many tenses does "sterven" have in Dutch?
"Sterven" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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