Plusquamperfectum

The plusquamperfect (or past perfect) may sound complicated, but this tense is quite easy to use. Let's look at an example:

• Ik heb een trui gekocht. (perfectum)

• Ik had een trui gekocht. (plusquamperfectum)

It is best to learn the plusquamperfect if you already know the Unhandled node type: entry-hyperlink and Unhandled node type: entry-hyperlink.

You need the plusquamperfect to talk about the past in the past (this might sound silly, but you do it more often than you might think!). But you can also use it to express regret or hypothetical situations in the past.

• Step by step explanation in both Dutch and English

• 4 ways to use the plusquamperfect

• Lots of exercises to check your knowledge

• Regular and irregular verbs

• Answers

Do you struggle with the difference between "hebben" and "zijn"? Or do you want to know how to use the SoFT-KeTCHuP-rule? Then you should take a look atUnhandled node type: entry-hyperlink about the perfect tense.