The Dutch verb "vaststellen" means "to establish, to determine" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vaststellen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vaststellen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | stel vast |
| jij/je | you (informal) | stelt vast |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | stelt vast |
| wij/we | we | stellen vast |
| jullie | you all | stellen vast |
| zij/ze | they | stellen vast |
Hij stelt vast dat de auto kapot is.
He determines that the car is broken.
How to Conjugate "vaststellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | stelde vast |
| jij/je | you (informal) | stelde vast |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | stelde vast |
| wij/we | we | stelden vast |
| jullie | you all | stelden vast |
| zij/ze | they | stelden vast |
Hij stelde vast dat hij zijn sleutels miste.
He established that he missed his keys.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb vastgesteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt vastgesteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft vastgesteld |
| wij/we | we | hebben vastgesteld |
| jullie | you all | hebben vastgesteld |
| zij/ze | they | hebben vastgesteld |
Hij heeft de oorzaak vastgesteld.
He has established the cause.
How to Conjugate "vaststellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had vastgesteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had vastgesteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had vastgesteld |
| wij/we | we | hadden vastgesteld |
| jullie | you all | hadden vastgesteld |
| zij/ze | they | hadden vastgesteld |
Hij had de datum vastgesteld.
He had established the date.
How to Conjugate "vaststellen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal vaststellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult vaststellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal vaststellen |
| wij/we | we | zullen vaststellen |
| jullie | you all | zullen vaststellen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen vaststellen |
Hij zal de oorzaak van het probleem vaststellen.
He will determine the cause of the problem.
How to Conjugate "vaststellen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou vaststellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou vaststellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou vaststellen |
| wij/we | we | zouden vaststellen |
| jullie | you all | zouden vaststellen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden vaststellen |
Hij zou de regels vaststellen.
He would set the rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vaststellen"
Is "vaststellen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Vaststellen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "vaststellen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "vaststellen" means "to establish, to determine" in English.
How do you conjugate "vaststellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → stel vast, jij/je → stelt vast, hij/zij/het → stelt vast, wij/we → stellen vast, jullie → stellen vast, zij/ze → stellen vast.
How many tenses does "vaststellen" have in Dutch?
"Vaststellen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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