The Dutch verb "zitten" means "to sit" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "zitten" across all 6 tenses. New to Dutch verbs? Start with the Dutch verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "zitten" in the Present Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zit |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zit |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zit |
| wij/we | we | zitten |
| jullie | you all | zitten |
| zij/ze | they | zitten |
Hij zit in de klas te luisteren.
He is sitting in class listening.
How to Conjugate "zitten" in the Simple Past Tense
Onvoltooid verleden tijd Completed actions in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zat |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zat |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zat |
| wij/we | we | zaten |
| jullie | you all | zaten |
| zij/ze | they | zaten |
Hij zat in de trein naar Amsterdam.
He sat on the train to Amsterdam.
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Voltooid tegenwoordige tijd Completed actions with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | heb gezeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | hebt gezeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | heeft gezeten |
| wij/we | we | hebben gezeten |
| jullie | you all | hebben gezeten |
| zij/ze | they | hebben gezeten |
Hij heeft in de klas gezeten.
He has sat in the class.
How to Conjugate "zitten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Voltooid verleden tijd Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | had gezeten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | had gezeten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | had gezeten |
| wij/we | we | hadden gezeten |
| jullie | you all | hadden gezeten |
| zij/ze | they | hadden gezeten |
Hij had in de auto gezeten.
He had sat in the car.
How to Conjugate "zitten" in the Future Tense
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige toekomende tijd Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zal zitten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zult zitten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zal zitten |
| wij/we | we | zullen zitten |
| jullie | you all | zullen zitten |
| zij/ze | they | zullen zitten |
Hij zal in de klas zitten.
He will sit in the classroom.
How to Conjugate "zitten" in the Conditional Tense
Onvoltooid verleden toekomende tijd Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ik | I | zou zitten |
| jij/je | you (informal) | zou zitten |
| hij/zij/het | he/she/it | zou zitten |
| wij/we | we | zouden zitten |
| jullie | you all | zouden zitten |
| zij/ze | they | zouden zitten |
Hij zou naast mij zitten.
He would sit next to me.
Frequently Asked Questions About "zitten"
Is "zitten" regular or irregular in Dutch?
"Zitten" is an irregular Dutch verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "zitten" mean in English?
The Dutch verb "zitten" means "to sit" in English.
How do you conjugate "zitten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd): ik → zit, jij/je → zit, hij/zij/het → zit, wij/we → zitten, jullie → zitten, zij/ze → zitten.
How many tenses does "zitten" have in Dutch?
"Zitten" is conjugated across 6 tenses in Dutch: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Conditional.
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