The Dutch verb "wegen" means "to weigh" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "wegen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "wegen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | weeg |
| jij/je | you (informal) | weegt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | weegt |
| wij/we | we | wegen |
| jullie | you all | wegen |
| zij/ze | they | wegen |
Hij weegt de koffer voor de vlucht.
He weighs the suitcase for the flight.
How to Conjugate "wegen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | woog |
| jij/je | you (informal) | woog |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | woog |
| wij/we | we | wogen |
| jullie | you all | wogen |
| zij/ze | they | wogen |
Hij woog de koffer voor de vlucht.
He weighed the suitcase for the flight.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gewogen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gewogen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gewogen |
| wij/we | we | hebben gewogen |
| jullie | you all | hebben gewogen |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gewogen |
Hij heeft de baby gewogen.
He has weighed the baby.
How to Conjugate "wegen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gewogen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gewogen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gewogen |
| wij/we | we | hadden gewogen |
| jullie | you all | hadden gewogen |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gewogen |
Hij had de baby gewogen.
He had weighed the baby.
How to Conjugate "wegen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal wegen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult wegen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal wegen |
| wij/we | we | zullen wegen |
| jullie | you all | zullen wegen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen wegen |
Hij zal het pakket wegen.
He will weigh the package.
How to Conjugate "wegen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou wegen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou wegen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou wegen |
| wij/we | we | zouden wegen |
| jullie | you all | zouden wegen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden wegen |
Hij zou zichzelf wegen.
He would weigh himself.
Frequently Asked Questions About "wegen"
Is "wegen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Wegen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "wegen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "wegen" means "to weigh" in English.
How do you conjugate "wegen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → weeg, jij/je → weegt, hij/zij/het → weegt, wij/we → wegen, jullie → wegen, zij/ze → wegen.
How many tenses does "wegen" have in Dutch?
"Wegen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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