The Dutch verb "wachten" means "to wait" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "wachten" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "wachten" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | wacht |
| jij/je | you (informal) | wacht |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | wacht |
| wij/we | we | wachten |
| jullie | you all | wachten |
| zij/ze | they | wachten |
Hij wacht bij de ingang van het park.
He waits at the park entrance.
How to Conjugate "wachten" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | wachtte |
| jij/je | you (informal) | wachtte |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | wachtte |
| wij/we | we | wachtten |
| jullie | you all | wachtten |
| zij/ze | they | wachtten |
Hij wachtte bij de ingang op mij.
He waited for me at the entrance.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gewacht |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gewacht |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gewacht |
| wij/we | we | hebben gewacht |
| jullie | you all | hebben gewacht |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gewacht |
Hij heeft op de trein gewacht.
He has waited for the train.
How to Conjugate "wachten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gewacht |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gewacht |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gewacht |
| wij/we | we | hadden gewacht |
| jullie | you all | hadden gewacht |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gewacht |
Zij had op het antwoord gewacht.
She had waited for the answer.
How to Conjugate "wachten" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal wachten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult wachten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal wachten |
| wij/we | we | zullen wachten |
| jullie | you all | zullen wachten |
| zij/ze | they | zullen wachten |
Hij zal hier wachten.
He will wait here.
How to Conjugate "wachten" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou wachten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou wachten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou wachten |
| wij/we | we | zouden wachten |
| jullie | you all | zouden wachten |
| zij/ze | they | zouden wachten |
Hij zou op zijn vriend wachten.
He would wait for his friend.
Frequently Asked Questions About "wachten"
Is "wachten" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Wachten" is a regular Dutch verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "wachten" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "wachten" means "to wait" in English.
How do you conjugate "wachten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → wacht, jij/je → wacht, hij/zij/het → wacht, wij/we → wachten, jullie → wachten, zij/ze → wachten.
How many tenses does "wachten" have in Dutch?
"Wachten" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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