The Dutch verb "vergeten" means "to forget" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vergeten" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vergeten" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vergeet |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vergeet |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vergeet |
| wij/we | we | vergeten |
| jullie | you all | vergeten |
| zij/ze | they | vergeten |
Hij vergeet de afspraak altijd.
He always forgets the appointment.
How to Conjugate "vergeten" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vergat |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vergat |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vergat |
| wij/we | we | vergaten |
| jullie | you all | vergaten |
| zij/ze | they | vergaten |
Hij vergat zijn huiswerk in te leveren.
He forgot to hand in his homework.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | ben vergeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | bent vergeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | is vergeten |
| wij/we | we | zijn vergeten |
| jullie | you all | zijn vergeten |
| zij/ze | they | zijn vergeten |
Hij is zijn naam vergeten.
He has forgotten his name.
How to Conjugate "vergeten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | was vergeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | was vergeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | was vergeten |
| wij/we | we | waren vergeten |
| jullie | you all | waren vergeten |
| zij/ze | they | waren vergeten |
Hij was zijn boek vergeten.
He had forgotten his book.
How to Conjugate "vergeten" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal vergeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult vergeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal vergeten |
| wij/we | we | zullen vergeten |
| jullie | you all | zullen vergeten |
| zij/ze | they | zullen vergeten |
Hij zal zijn sleutels vergeten.
He will forget his keys.
How to Conjugate "vergeten" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou vergeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou vergeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou vergeten |
| wij/we | we | zouden vergeten |
| jullie | you all | zouden vergeten |
| zij/ze | they | zouden vergeten |
Hij zou zijn naam vergeten.
He would forget his name.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vergeten"
Is "vergeten" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Vergeten" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vergeten" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "vergeten" means "to forget" in English.
How do you conjugate "vergeten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → vergeet, jij/je → vergeet, hij/zij/het → vergeet, wij/we → vergeten, jullie → vergeten, zij/ze → vergeten.
How many tenses does "vergeten" have in Dutch?
"Vergeten" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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