The Dutch verb "trekken" means "to pull, to draw" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "trekken" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "trekken" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | trek |
| jij/je | you (informal) | trekt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | trekt |
| wij/we | we | trekken |
| jullie | you all | trekken |
| zij/ze | they | trekken |
Hij trekt de aandacht van de leraar.
He draws the attention of the teacher.
How to Conjugate "trekken" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | trok |
| jij/je | you (informal) | trok |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | trok |
| wij/we | we | trokken |
| jullie | you all | trokken |
| zij/ze | they | trokken |
Hij trok de aandacht van iedereen in de zaal.
He drew the attention of everyone in the hall.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb getrokken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt getrokken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft getrokken |
| wij/we | we | hebben getrokken |
| jullie | you all | hebben getrokken |
| zij/ze | they | hebben getrokken |
Hij heeft een streep getrokken.
He has drawn a line.
How to Conjugate "trekken" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had getrokken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had getrokken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had getrokken |
| wij/we | we | hadden getrokken |
| jullie | you all | hadden getrokken |
| zij/ze | they | hadden getrokken |
Hij had de aandacht getrokken.
He had drawn attention.
How to Conjugate "trekken" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal trekken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult trekken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal trekken |
| wij/we | we | zullen trekken |
| jullie | you all | zullen trekken |
| zij/ze | they | zullen trekken |
Hij zal een kaart uit de stapel trekken.
He will pull a card from the stack.
How to Conjugate "trekken" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou trekken |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou trekken |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou trekken |
| wij/we | we | zouden trekken |
| jullie | you all | zouden trekken |
| zij/ze | they | zouden trekken |
Hij zou een kaart trekken.
He would draw a card.
Frequently Asked Questions About "trekken"
Is "trekken" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Trekken" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "trekken" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "trekken" means "to pull, to draw" in English.
How do you conjugate "trekken" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → trek, jij/je → trekt, hij/zij/het → trekt, wij/we → trekken, jullie → trekken, zij/ze → trekken.
How many tenses does "trekken" have in Dutch?
"Trekken" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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