The Dutch verb "vallen" means "to fall" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vallen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vallen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | val |
| jij/je | you (informal) | valt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | valt |
| wij/we | we | vallen |
| jullie | you all | vallen |
| zij/ze | they | vallen |
De regen valt zachtjes op het dak.
The rain falls softly on the roof.
How to Conjugate "vallen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | viel |
| jij/je | you (informal) | viel |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | viel |
| wij/we | we | vielen |
| jullie | you all | vielen |
| zij/ze | they | vielen |
Hij viel in slaap op de bank.
He fell asleep on the couch.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben gevallen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent gevallen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is gevallen |
| wij/we | we | zijn gevallen |
| jullie | you all | zijn gevallen |
| zij/ze | they | zijn gevallen |
Hij is in het water gevallen.
He has fallen into the water.
How to Conjugate "vallen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was gevallen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was gevallen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was gevallen |
| wij/we | we | waren gevallen |
| jullie | you all | waren gevallen |
| zij/ze | they | waren gevallen |
Hij had in het water gevallen.
He had fallen into the water.
How to Conjugate "vallen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal vallen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult vallen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal vallen |
| wij/we | we | zullen vallen |
| jullie | you all | zullen vallen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen vallen |
Hij zal in slaap vallen tijdens de film.
He will fall asleep during the movie.
How to Conjugate "vallen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou vallen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou vallen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou vallen |
| wij/we | we | zouden vallen |
| jullie | you all | zouden vallen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden vallen |
Hij zou van de trap vallen.
He would fall off the stairs.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vallen"
Is "vallen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Vallen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vallen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "vallen" means "to fall" in English.
How do you conjugate "vallen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → val, jij/je → valt, hij/zij/het → valt, wij/we → vallen, jullie → vallen, zij/ze → vallen.
How many tenses does "vallen" have in Dutch?
"Vallen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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