Verbs – How Dutch Actions Work

Learn Dutch verbs with clear examples, correct tense use, and everyday context.

How this page works

Verbs are the core of Dutch sentences.
Here you can explore common verbs, understand how they change, and learn how to use them correctly.

How do you want to learn verbs?

Common Verbs (A1–A2)

Start with the most used Dutch verbs

Explore verbs

Verb Tenses (Usage-based)

Present, past, and perfect — explained with real examples.

Explore tenses

Verb Mistakes

Frequent errors learners make — and how to fix them.

See examples

Popular Dutch Verbs

Learn words grouped by real-life situations.

Most Used Verbs

Everyday verbs you will see and hear all the time

zijn
hebben
gaan
komen
doen

Action Verbs

Verbs for daily activities and routines

werken
maken
kopen
leren
koken

Thinking & Communication

Verbs for speaking, thinking, and reacting

zeggen
vragen
antwoorden
denken
luisteren