Master the present-tense of komen and learn how to use it in natural Dutch. This guide covers conjugation (including jij/je and polite u), common patterns, example sentences, questions, negation, and a quick practice quiz.
Present-tense conjugation
Tip: Polite u uses the third-person singular form: u komt. You will also hear short subjects: je = jij, we = wij, ze = zij.
🇬🇧 I come
🇳🇱 ik kom
🇬🇧 you come (singular/polite)
🇳🇱 jij/je / u komt
Question form: Kom je? / Komt u?
🇬🇧 he/she/it comes
🇳🇱 hij/zij/het komt
🇬🇧 we come
🇳🇱 wij/we komen
🇬🇧 you come (plural)
🇳🇱 jullie komen
🇬🇧 they come
🇳🇱 zij/ze komen
u = polite “you”. je / we / ze are common short subjects in speech and writing.
Word choice: With common nouns: onze for de-words and ons for het-words (e.g., onze vrienden, ons huis).
Examples (everyday Dutch)
Short & useful
Ik komnaar huis. — I’m coming home.
Kom je morgen naar Amsterdam? — Are you coming to Amsterdam tomorrow?
Wij komenmet de trein. — We’re coming by train.
Vanavondkomt hij ook. — He’s coming tonight as well.
Jullie komen altijd te laat. — You guys always come late.
Zij komen niet meer. — They’re not coming anymore.
Questions & negation
Yes/No question:Kom je mee? — Are you coming along?
Wh-question:Wanneer kom je terug? — When are you coming back?
Polite:Komt u binnen, alstublieft. — Please come in.
Negation:Ik kom niet. — I’m not coming.
Common mistakes
*jij kom ❌ → jij komt ✔️ (add -t in statements)
Question order: Kom je? (verb first), not *Je komt? in neutral questions.