The Dutch verb "tonen" means "to show" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "tonen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "tonen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | toon |
| jij/je | you (informal) | toont |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | toont |
| wij/we | we | tonen |
| jullie | you all | tonen |
| zij/ze | they | tonen |
Zij toont haar mooie tuin.
She shows her beautiful garden.
How to Conjugate "tonen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | toonde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | toonde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | toonde |
| wij/we | we | toonden |
| jullie | you all | toonden |
| zij/ze | they | toonden |
Hij toonde zijn nieuwe huis aan iedereen.
He showed his new house to everyone.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb getoond |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt getoond |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft getoond |
| wij/we | we | hebben getoond |
| jullie | you all | hebben getoond |
| zij/ze | they | hebben getoond |
Hij heeft zijn nieuwe auto getoond.
He has shown his new car.
How to Conjugate "tonen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had getoond |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had getoond |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had getoond |
| wij/we | we | hadden getoond |
| jullie | you all | hadden getoond |
| zij/ze | they | hadden getoond |
Hij had zijn werk getoond.
He had shown his work.
How to Conjugate "tonen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal tonen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult tonen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal tonen |
| wij/we | we | zullen tonen |
| jullie | you all | zullen tonen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen tonen |
Hij zal zijn talent aan de wereld tonen.
He will show his talent to the world.
How to Conjugate "tonen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou tonen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou tonen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou tonen |
| wij/we | we | zouden tonen |
| jullie | you all | zouden tonen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden tonen |
Hij zou zijn talent tonen.
He would show his talent.
Frequently Asked Questions About "tonen"
Is "tonen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Tonen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "tonen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "tonen" means "to show" in English.
How do you conjugate "tonen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → toon, jij/je → toont, hij/zij/het → toont, wij/we → tonen, jullie → tonen, zij/ze → tonen.
How many tenses does "tonen" have in Dutch?
"Tonen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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