The Dutch verb "vinden" means "to find" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vinden" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vinden" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vind |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vindt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vindt |
| wij/we | we | vinden |
| jullie | you all | vinden |
| zij/ze | they | vinden |
Hij vindt de weg naar huis.
He finds the way home.
How to Conjugate "vinden" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | vond |
| jij/je | you (informal) | vond |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | vond |
| wij/we | we | vonden |
| jullie | you all | vonden |
| zij/ze | they | vonden |
Hij vond het boek erg interessant.
He found the book very interesting.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gevonden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gevonden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gevonden |
| wij/we | we | hebben gevonden |
| jullie | you all | hebben gevonden |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gevonden |
Hij heeft een baan gevonden.
He has found a job.
How to Conjugate "vinden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gevonden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gevonden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gevonden |
| wij/we | we | hadden gevonden |
| jullie | you all | hadden gevonden |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gevonden |
Zij had een oplossing gevonden.
She had found a solution.
How to Conjugate "vinden" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal vinden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult vinden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal vinden |
| wij/we | we | zullen vinden |
| jullie | you all | zullen vinden |
| zij/ze | they | zullen vinden |
Zij zal de weg naar huis vinden.
She will find the way home.
How to Conjugate "vinden" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou vinden |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou vinden |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou vinden |
| wij/we | we | zouden vinden |
| jullie | you all | zouden vinden |
| zij/ze | they | zouden vinden |
Hij zou de weg naar huis vinden.
He would find the way home.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vinden"
Is "vinden" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Vinden" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vinden" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "vinden" means "to find" in English.
How do you conjugate "vinden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → vind, jij/je → vindt, hij/zij/het → vindt, wij/we → vinden, jullie → vinden, zij/ze → vinden.
How many tenses does "vinden" have in Dutch?
"Vinden" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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