The Dutch verb "vangen" means "to catch" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vangen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vangen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vang |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vangt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vangt |
| wij/we | we | vangen |
| jullie | you all | vangen |
| zij/ze | they | vangen |
Zij vangt de muis in de keuken.
She catches the mouse in the kitchen.
How to Conjugate "vangen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ving |
| jij/je | you (informal) | ving |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | ving |
| wij/we | we | vingen |
| jullie | you all | vingen |
| zij/ze | they | vingen |
Hij ving de trein op het laatste moment.
He caught the train at the last moment.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gevangen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gevangen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gevangen |
| wij/we | we | hebben gevangen |
| jullie | you all | hebben gevangen |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gevangen |
Hij heeft de muis gevangen.
He has caught the mouse.
How to Conjugate "vangen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gevangen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gevangen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gevangen |
| wij/we | we | hadden gevangen |
| jullie | you all | hadden gevangen |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gevangen |
Zij had de muis gevangen.
She had caught the mouse.
How to Conjugate "vangen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal vangen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult vangen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal vangen |
| wij/we | we | zullen vangen |
| jullie | you all | zullen vangen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen vangen |
Hij zal de vis vangen.
He will catch the fish.
How to Conjugate "vangen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou vangen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou vangen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou vangen |
| wij/we | we | zouden vangen |
| jullie | you all | zouden vangen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden vangen |
Zij zou de muis vangen.
She would catch the mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vangen"
Is "vangen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Vangen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vangen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "vangen" means "to catch" in English.
How do you conjugate "vangen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → vang, jij/je → vangt, hij/zij/het → vangt, wij/we → vangen, jullie → vangen, zij/ze → vangen.
How many tenses does "vangen" have in Dutch?
"Vangen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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