The Dutch verb "tellen" means "to count" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "tellen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "tellen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | tel |
| jij/je | you (informal) | telt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | telt |
| wij/we | we | tellen |
| jullie | you all | tellen |
| zij/ze | they | tellen |
Hij telt de dagen tot de vakantie.
He counts the days until the vacation.
How to Conjugate "tellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | telde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | telde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | telde |
| wij/we | we | telden |
| jullie | you all | telden |
| zij/ze | they | telden |
Hij telde de dagen tot zijn vakantie.
He counted the days until his vacation.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb geteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt geteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft geteld |
| wij/we | we | hebben geteld |
| jullie | you all | hebben geteld |
| zij/ze | they | hebben geteld |
Hij heeft de boeken geteld.
He has counted the books.
How to Conjugate "tellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had geteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had geteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had geteld |
| wij/we | we | hadden geteld |
| jullie | you all | hadden geteld |
| zij/ze | they | hadden geteld |
Hij had de dagen geteld.
He had counted the days.
How to Conjugate "tellen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal tellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult tellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal tellen |
| wij/we | we | zullen tellen |
| jullie | you all | zullen tellen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen tellen |
Hij zal de dagen tellen.
He will count the days.
How to Conjugate "tellen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou tellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou tellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou tellen |
| wij/we | we | zouden tellen |
| jullie | you all | zouden tellen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden tellen |
Hij zou de dagen tellen.
He would count the days.
Frequently Asked Questions About "tellen"
Is "tellen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Tellen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "tellen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "tellen" means "to count" in English.
How do you conjugate "tellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → tel, jij/je → telt, hij/zij/het → telt, wij/we → tellen, jullie → tellen, zij/ze → tellen.
How many tenses does "tellen" have in Dutch?
"Tellen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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