The Dutch verb "willen" means "to want" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "willen" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "willen" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | wil |
| jij/je | you (informal) | wilt |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | wil |
| wij/we | we | willen |
| jullie | you all | willen |
| zij/ze | they | willen |
Hij wil vandaag niet werken.
He does not want to work today.
How to Conjugate "willen" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | wilde |
| jij/je | you (informal) | wilde |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | wilde |
| wij/we | we | wilden |
| jullie | you all | wilden |
| zij/ze | they | wilden |
Hij wilde niet naar huis gaan.
He did not want to go home.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gewild |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gewild |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gewild |
| wij/we | we | hebben gewild |
| jullie | you all | hebben gewild |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gewild |
Hij heeft willen eten.
He has wanted to eat.
How to Conjugate "willen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gewild |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gewild |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gewild |
| wij/we | we | hadden gewild |
| jullie | you all | hadden gewild |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gewild |
Hij had willen eten.
He had wanted to eat.
How to Conjugate "willen" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal willen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult willen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal willen |
| wij/we | we | zullen willen |
| jullie | you all | zullen willen |
| zij/ze | they | zullen willen |
Hij zal willen slapen.
He will want to sleep.
How to Conjugate "willen" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou willen |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou willen |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou willen |
| wij/we | we | zouden willen |
| jullie | you all | zouden willen |
| zij/ze | they | zouden willen |
Hij zou willen gaan.
He would want to go.
Frequently Asked Questions About "willen"
Is "willen" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Willen" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "willen" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "willen" means "to want" in English.
How do you conjugate "willen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → wil, jij/je → wilt, hij/zij/het → wil, wij/we → willen, jullie → willen, zij/ze → willen.
How many tenses does "willen" have in Dutch?
"Willen" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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