Dutch conditional perfect
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Hide- 1.Definition and usage of the Dutch conditional perfect
- 2.Conjugation of the Dutch conditional perfect
- 3.'Hebben' or 'zijn'?
- 4.Exercises
- 4.1.Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 1
- 4.2.Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 2
- 4.3.Practice the Dutch conditional perfect
- 4.4.Train the Dutch conditional perfect
Definition and usage of the Dutch conditional perfect
The Dutch conditional perfect is used to describe a future hypothetical situation in the past. At that point in time in the past, but the situation is already in the future. It is mostly used in an ‘if’ scenario. Besides that the conditional perfect is sometimes used to express doubt about a certain situation.
| Situation | Example | Translation |
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| You want to describe a hypothetical situation in the past. |
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| You want to express doubt about a certain situation or event. |
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Conjugation of the Dutch conditional perfect
The conjugation of the Dutch conditional perfect is very similar to the conjugation of future perfect tense. The following rule is used to form the conditional perfect:
‘zouden’ (past tense of ‘zullen (to shall)) + hebben / zijn + past participle
Have a look at the table below to see how the conditional perfect is formed.
| Subject | Form | Antwoorden (to answer) | Wachten (to wait) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ik (I) | zou + hebben / zijn + infinitive | zou hebben geantwoord | zou hebben gewacht |
| Jij (you) | zou + hebben / zijn + infinitive | zou hebben geantwoord | zou hebben gewacht |
| Hij, zij, het (he, she, it) | zou + hebben / zijn + infinitive | zou hebben geantwoord | zou hebben gewacht |
| Wij (we) | zouden + hebben / zijn + infinitive | zouden hebben geantwoord | zouden hebben gewacht |
| Jullie (you) | zouden + hebben / zijn + infinitive | zouden hebben geantwoord | zouden hebben gewacht |
| Zij (they) | zouden + hebben / zijn + infinitive | zouden hebben geantwoord | zouden hebben gewacht |
'Hebben' or 'zijn'?
To form the conditional perfect, the verbs 'hebben' or 'zijn' are used in combination with a past participle. The verb 'hebben' (to have) is always used with the past participle to create the conditional perfect.
In some cases the verb 'zijn' (to be) is used:
1) 'Zijn' is used together with these verbs in the past participle tense:
- 'zijn' (to be)
- 'worden' (to become)
- 'blijven' (to remain)
- 'blijken' (to appear)
- 'lijken' (to seem)
- 'heten' (to be named
- 'schijnen' (to appear)
- 'dunken' (to seem)
- 'voorkomen' (to prevent)
2) and to form the past participle of verbs that express movement, development of change. For example:
- 'beginnen' (to start)
- 'gaan' (to go)
- 'groeien' (to grow)
Train your skills by doing the exercises about the Dutch conditional perfect below!
Exercises
- Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 1
- Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 2
- Practice the Dutch conditional perfect
- Train the Dutch conditional perfect
Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) to complete the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip: Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Als ik wist dat je ook kwam, ik hebben gewacht. (If I knew you were coming, I would have waited.)
Kim hebben afgekeken tijdens het tentamen. (Kim would have cheated on her test.)
Hij zijn vreemdgegaan. (He would have cheated.)
Jullie naar het concert zijn gegaan, maar het ging niet door. (You would have gone to the concert, but it was cancelled.)
Als zij beter had opgelet, ze de toets hebben gehaald. (If she had paid attention, she would have passed her test.)
Ik voor de cursus zijn geslaagd, als ik meer had geoefend. (I would have passed the course, if I had practiced more.)
Wij een kaartje hebben gestuurd, maar zijn het vergeten. (We would have sent a card, but we forgot.)
Jullie de e-mail hebben beantwoord, als jullie deze ontvangen hadden. (You would have answered the email, if you had received it.)
Jij op vakantie zijn gegaan, als je niet ziek was. (You would have been on holiday, if you were not sick.)
Henk de boom hebben geknipt, maar het regende. (Henk would have cut the tree, but it rained.)
Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 2
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) and the past participle to complete the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip: Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Ik naar huis zijn , maar het sneeuwde. (gaan) (I would have gone home, but it snowed.)
Kim hebben tijdens het tentamen. (afkijken) (Kim would have cheated during her test.)
Als ik wist dat je ook kwam, ik hebben . (wachten) (If I knew you were coming, I would have waited.)
Hij naar het concert hebben , maar zijn band was lek. (fietsen) (He would have cycled to the concert, but he had a flat tire.)
Wij naar Frankrijk zijn , maar de auto was kapot. (rijden) (We would have driven to France, but the car broke down.)
Jullie de boodschappen hebben , maar het regende. (kopen) (You would have bought the groceries, but it rained.)
Zij hebben tijdens de pauze. (roken) (She would have smoked during the break.)
Ella en Peter na school hebben , maar het zwembad was dicht. (zwemmen) (Ella en Peter would have swum after school, but the pool was closed.)
Jij hebben op de brief, als je hem gelezen had. (antwoorden) (You would have answered the letter, if you had read it.)
Ik hebben vandaag, maar ik was ziek. (werken) (I would have worked today, but I was sick.)
Practice the Dutch conditional perfect
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip:
- Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Laura zich vandaag. (ziekmelden) (Laura is supposed to have called in sick today.)
Hij haar bij de bioscoop. (zien) (He would have seen her at the cinema.)
Als ik wist dat je kwam, ik iets lekkers . (kopen) (If I knew you came, I would have bought something nice to eat.)
Jullie naar Frankrijk , maar Ilse werd ziek. (gaan) (You were supposed to go to France, but Ilse got ill.)
Sem en Sanna vandaag als ze niet jarig waren. (werken) (Sem and Sanna would have worked today if it wasn't their birthday.)
Jij de afwas , maar je had geen tijd. (doen) (You would have done the dishes, but you didn't have time to do it.)
Wij naar het strand als het niet regende. (gaan) (We would have gone to the beach if it didn't rain.)
Hij tijdens de toets. (afkijken) (He would have cheated on the exam.)
Als zij beter had opgelet, het ongeluk nooit . (gebeuren) (If she had paid more attention, the accident would have never happened.)
Als jullie meer hadden geoefend, de dans mooier . (zijn) (If you had practiced more, the dance would have been prettier.)
Train the Dutch conditional perfect
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) and choose between hebben/zien and make the correct past participle to complete the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip:
- Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Vandaag het feestje . (geven) (Today the party would have been given.)
Ik op je mail als ik niet op vakantie was. (antwoorden) (I would have answered your email if I were not on holiday.)
zij sinds ik haar laatst zag? (groeien) (Would she have grown since I last saw her?)
Hij de leerlingen de Duitse grammatica . (leren) (He would have taught the students the German grammar.)
Jullie het huiswerk . (opschrijven) (You would have written down the homework.)
Zij samen op die dag. (zijn) (They would have been together that day.)
Jij met hem mee naar de supermarkt. (gaan) (You would have gone with him to the supermarket.)
Ik een brief naar haar . (sturen) (I would have sent a letter to her.)
Mijn vader een nieuwe telefoon voor mij . (kopen) (My father would have bought a new phone for me.)
U , maar U heeft dat niet gedaan. (bellen) (You would have called, but you did not.)
Exercises
- Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 1
- Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 2
- Practice the Dutch conditional perfect
- Train the Dutch conditional perfect
Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) to complete the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip: Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Als ik wist dat je ook kwam, ik hebben gewacht. (If I knew you were coming, I would have waited.)
Kim hebben afgekeken tijdens het tentamen. (Kim would have cheated on her test.)
Hij zijn vreemdgegaan. (He would have cheated.)
Jullie naar het concert zijn gegaan, maar het ging niet door. (You would have gone to the concert, but it was cancelled.)
Als zij beter had opgelet, ze de toets hebben gehaald. (If she had paid attention, she would have passed her test.)
Ik voor de cursus zijn geslaagd, als ik meer had geoefend. (I would have passed the course, if I had practiced more.)
Wij een kaartje hebben gestuurd, maar zijn het vergeten. (We would have sent a card, but we forgot.)
Jullie de e-mail hebben beantwoord, als jullie deze ontvangen hadden. (You would have answered the email, if you had received it.)
Jij op vakantie zijn gegaan, als je niet ziek was. (You would have been on holiday, if you were not sick.)
Henk de boom hebben geknipt, maar het regende. (Henk would have cut the tree, but it rained.)
Exercise to practice Dutch conditional perfect 2
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) and the past participle to complete the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip: Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Ik naar huis zijn , maar het sneeuwde. (gaan) (I would have gone home, but it snowed.)
Kim hebben tijdens het tentamen. (afkijken) (Kim would have cheated during her test.)
Als ik wist dat je ook kwam, ik hebben . (wachten) (If I knew you were coming, I would have waited.)
Hij naar het concert hebben , maar zijn band was lek. (fietsen) (He would have cycled to the concert, but he had a flat tire.)
Wij naar Frankrijk zijn , maar de auto was kapot. (rijden) (We would have driven to France, but the car broke down.)
Jullie de boodschappen hebben , maar het regende. (kopen) (You would have bought the groceries, but it rained.)
Zij hebben tijdens de pauze. (roken) (She would have smoked during the break.)
Ella en Peter na school hebben , maar het zwembad was dicht. (zwemmen) (Ella en Peter would have swum after school, but the pool was closed.)
Jij hebben op de brief, als je hem gelezen had. (antwoorden) (You would have answered the letter, if you had read it.)
Ik hebben vandaag, maar ik was ziek. (werken) (I would have worked today, but I was sick.)
Practice the Dutch conditional perfect
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip:
- Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Laura zich vandaag. (ziekmelden) (Laura is supposed to have called in sick today.)
Hij haar bij de bioscoop. (zien) (He would have seen her at the cinema.)
Als ik wist dat je kwam, ik iets lekkers . (kopen) (If I knew you came, I would have bought something nice to eat.)
Jullie naar Frankrijk , maar Ilse werd ziek. (gaan) (You were supposed to go to France, but Ilse got ill.)
Sem en Sanna vandaag als ze niet jarig waren. (werken) (Sem and Sanna would have worked today if it wasn't their birthday.)
Jij de afwas , maar je had geen tijd. (doen) (You would have done the dishes, but you didn't have time to do it.)
Wij naar het strand als het niet regende. (gaan) (We would have gone to the beach if it didn't rain.)
Hij tijdens de toets. (afkijken) (He would have cheated on the exam.)
Als zij beter had opgelet, het ongeluk nooit . (gebeuren) (If she had paid more attention, the accident would have never happened.)
Als jullie meer hadden geoefend, de dans mooier . (zijn) (If you had practiced more, the dance would have been prettier.)
Train the Dutch conditional perfect
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) and choose between hebben/zien and make the correct past participle to complete the Dutch conditional perfect.
Tip:
- Dutch conditional perfect = 'zouden' (past tense of 'zullen' (to shall)) + hebben/zijn + past participle
Vandaag het feestje . (geven) (Today the party would have been given.)
Ik op je mail als ik niet op vakantie was. (antwoorden) (I would have answered your email if I were not on holiday.)
zij sinds ik haar laatst zag? (groeien) (Would she have grown since I last saw her?)
Hij de leerlingen de Duitse grammatica . (leren) (He would have taught the students the German grammar.)
Jullie het huiswerk . (opschrijven) (You would have written down the homework.)
Zij samen op die dag. (zijn) (They would have been together that day.)
Jij met hem mee naar de supermarkt. (gaan) (You would have gone with him to the supermarket.)
Ik een brief naar haar . (sturen) (I would have sent a letter to her.)
Mijn vader een nieuwe telefoon voor mij . (kopen) (My father would have bought a new phone for me.)
U , maar U heeft dat niet gedaan. (bellen) (You would have called, but you did not.)
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I just started lessons with Monique, for now I'm really happy, she is pedagogue, encouraging and I also really like her method. I would recommend her 100%.
Monique M.
Do you want to improve your Dutch for work and daily life in the Netherlands? I help young expats enhance their Dutch skills, so you can speak and write with more confidence. Not because you have to, but because you want to! My lessons are practical and focused on what you truly need, whether you’re a beginner or already at a higher level.
What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
J. V.
Monique is very sweet and attentive to my needs. It has been a pleasure to navigate the Dutch language with her help!
Monique M.
E. C.
We focused a lot on pronunciation of words and Linda was very helpful, particularly on all those Dutch sounds so difficult for foreigners!
Linda R.
Hi! I am Maaike, a Dutch primary school teacher. Every day I'm doing by best to teach the Dutch language well to the childeren, but also other languages such as English and Spanish.
I have more than 12 years of experience as a teacher, in the Netherlands and abroad, to young and old!
In the Netherlands I have experience in each grade, so I know exactly how the Dutch language is given in primary education. This can certainly help children, but also adults who want to learn the Dutch language in a correct way, having a good basic knowledge is the most important part of learning a new language.
I lived in Spain for 3 years where I taught English to Spanish children and adults. During that period I also followed an intensive language course to learn the Spanish language. Currently I am learning Nepali through Skype. I know what it is like to learn a new language, what it involves and how the learning process works.
I will first discuss with you what you would like to achieve by following the language lessons and what your needs are. Maybe it's just speaking skills, or grammar or listening skills, or a combination. In addition, I want to use my creativity to apply methods that work best for you, personalized language classes. :)
My goal is to give you the feeling after each class that you've come one step closer to your personal goal!
Feel free to request a trial class, so we can see what I can do for you and if my way of teaching suits you. See you soon! :)
V. .
Maaike is a very professional teacher and makes the lessons very enjoyable. She prepares the topics well before the class with the appropriate material. She teaches me different spelling rules, exercises to practise the spelling rules, reading comprehension and we discuss about the text and grammar. She often asks me if the lessons are ok or if I would prepare something different. Abril.
Maaike R.
Professor of Dutch
L. .
My children really enjoy Lauren’s lessons. She is very kind and patient and chooses fun topics for them.
Lauren D.
Hello,
I'm offering informal Dutch and English lessons based on conversation and will conduct my lessons for as much as possible in the target language.
I use text, weblinks to tv shows to get us talking and am a fan of the TPRS method.
There's a lot of information on that method online. Basically it's getting to know the structure Dutch and English through simple conversation. (questions about 1 or several sentences on any topic)
I have some useful weblinks to tv shows in Dutch (with subtitles in Dutch) adjusted to your level and the shows are entertaining too. :-)
We can discuss the shows preferably in the target language of course.
I can explain some grammar too if needed and have articles and books ready to read from. This again will be adjusted to your proficiency. But of course if you'd like to focus on a topic which has your interest that is possible as well. This makes it more personal and more fun.
I've been teaching for about a year now on another platform to students from all over the world and really enjoy having the experience again as I used to be a vocal coach back in the days when I attended conservatory in the Netherlands.
I hope to see you here on Co language. :-)
E. C.
Since when I started following lessons with Les, I find my Dutch skills improving much faster than just studying on my books. I really like his teaching method, flexible and spontaneous but indeed useful to improve my speaking and reading skills.
Less J.
**Other time slots can be made available upon request. Don't hesitate to get in touch**
Native speaker from Paris with about 15 years of teaching experience. I’m well-travelled, and I’ve lived and worked in different parts of the world (Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, Australia and a little bit in Asia).
I have a postgraduate degree (France) in Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies and I’m currently a freelance translator. I’ve previously worked at universities in France and abroad (South Africa/Australia) and have a solid experience in teaching (French Language, Literature, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, etc.), designing courses, evaluating and guiding students, preparing students for exams/job interviews/professional presentations, managing a Language and Literature department at the university, presenting papers at academic conferences worldwide, publishing, translating and journalism. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach people with different profiles and from various backgrounds: international professionals, university students, beginner translators and teachers, high school students, retirees, travellers, francophiles, children (help with homework), etc.
Being an open-minded, flexible and patient teacher, I enjoy helping others to discover their potential and to explore it. Adapting myself to my students' needs, pace and objectives is essential for me, and designing the best way to work with each student is very stimulating and rewarding.
After the initial introductory lesson, I will design customised lesson plans that will evolve as you progress. We can also, at any time during the programme, change our working method if you wish to do so. I remain very flexible in that regard.
The learning materials will be varied, and we will choose together the themes and aspects of French language to be covered, in line with your objectives. In any case, I am very attentive in general, so please don't hesitate to make any suggestions.
Regardless of your level and objectives, I'm sure that we can find the best way possible to share and enjoy this French language adventure together.
I. C.
Priscilla is an very dynamic teacher. She adapts very quickly to my learning speed and subject matters that I would like to strengthen. She challenges me in the way I approach learning in a manner that is interesting for my style, and that enables me to learn quicker.
Priscilla R.
Do you want to improve your Dutch for work and daily life in the Netherlands? I help young expats enhance their Dutch skills, so you can speak and write with more confidence. Not because you have to, but because you want to! My lessons are practical and focused on what you truly need, whether you’re a beginner or already at a higher level.
What you can expect:
Lessons for beginners to advanced learners (B2 to C1), with a methodical and structured approach
Exercises that fit your work and life in the Netherlands
Focus on building confidence and keeping your self-respect, as you find your place as a new resident
Long-term collaboration, aimed at lasting progress and making the most of your new country
In my lessons, you’ll not only learn the language but also how to communicate your unique value and fully use the opportunities in your new home. This way, you’ll get to know the Netherlands better and make your own special contribution!
Ready to improve your Dutch? Contact me and let’s explore the possibilities!
R. A.
Monique M. is an amazing teacher. Till now, we have only had one lesson together but I can say that it was reallt constructive to determine my learning process. I highly recommend her!
Monique M.