The Dutch verb "vechten" means "to fight" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vechten" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vechten" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vecht |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vecht |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vecht |
| wij/we | we | vechten |
| jullie | you all | vechten |
| zij/ze | they | vechten |
Hij vecht voor een betere toekomst.
He fights for a better future.
How to Conjugate "vechten" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vocht |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vocht |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vocht |
| wij/we | we | vochten |
| jullie | you all | vochten |
| zij/ze | they | vochten |
Hij vocht dapper voor zijn land.
He fought bravely for his country.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gevochten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gevochten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gevochten |
| wij/we | we | hebben gevochten |
| jullie | you all | hebben gevochten |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gevochten |
Hij heeft voor de vrijheid gevochten.
He has fought for freedom.
How to Conjugate "vechten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gevochten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gevochten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gevochten |
| wij/we | we | hadden gevochten |
| jullie | you all | hadden gevochten |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gevochten |
Hij had gevochten.
He had fought.
How to Conjugate "vechten" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal vechten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult vechten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal vechten |
| wij/we | we | zullen vechten |
| jullie | you all | zullen vechten |
| zij/ze | they | zullen vechten |
Hij zal voor de vrijheid vechten.
He will fight for freedom.
How to Conjugate "vechten" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou vechten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou vechten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou vechten |
| wij/we | we | zouden vechten |
| jullie | you all | zouden vechten |
| zij/ze | they | zouden vechten |
Hij zou tegen de ziekte vechten.
He would fight against the disease.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vechten"
Is "vechten" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Vechten" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vechten" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "vechten" means "to fight" in English.
How do you conjugate "vechten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → vecht, jij/je → vecht, hij/zij/het → vecht, wij/we → vechten, jullie → vechten, zij/ze → vechten.
How many tenses does "vechten" have in Dutch?
"Vechten" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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