The Dutch verb "vertellen" means "to tell" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vertellen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vertellen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vertel |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vertelt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vertelt |
| wij/we | we | vertellen |
| jullie | you all | vertellen |
| zij/ze | they | vertellen |
Zij vertelt over haar vakantie in Frankrijk.
She tells about her holiday in France.
How to Conjugate "vertellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vertelde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vertelde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vertelde |
| wij/we | we | vertelden |
| jullie | you all | vertelden |
| zij/ze | they | vertelden |
Hij vertelde de waarheid aan de politie.
He told the truth to the police.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb verteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt verteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft verteld |
| wij/we | we | hebben verteld |
| jullie | you all | hebben verteld |
| zij/ze | they | hebben verteld |
Hij heeft een grap verteld.
He has told a joke.
How to Conjugate "vertellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had verteld |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had verteld |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had verteld |
| wij/we | we | hadden verteld |
| jullie | you all | hadden verteld |
| zij/ze | they | hadden verteld |
Hij had een grap verteld.
He had told a joke.
How to Conjugate "vertellen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal vertellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult vertellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal vertellen |
| wij/we | we | zullen vertellen |
| jullie | you all | zullen vertellen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen vertellen |
Hij zal zijn ervaringen aan ons vertellen.
He will tell his experiences to us.
How to Conjugate "vertellen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou vertellen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou vertellen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou vertellen |
| wij/we | we | zouden vertellen |
| jullie | you all | zouden vertellen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden vertellen |
Hij zou een grapje vertellen.
He would tell a joke.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vertellen"
Is "vertellen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Vertellen" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "vertellen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "vertellen" means "to tell" in English.
How do you conjugate "vertellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → vertel, jij/je → vertelt, hij/zij/het → vertelt, wij/we → vertellen, jullie → vertellen, zij/ze → vertellen.
How many tenses does "vertellen" have in Dutch?
"Vertellen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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