Auxiliary verbs - Hulpwerkwoorden

An auxiliary verb is literally a ‘helping verb' as it supports other verbs grammatically. Auxiliary verbs are used when forming the perfect tense and the passive voice. All modal verbs are also auxiliary verbs. Some examples of auxiliary verbs are:

 

Ik ben nog nooit naar Frankrijk geweest.
I have never been to France.

 

Koninginnedag wordt gevierd op 30 mei.
Queen's day is celebrated on 30 May.

 

Mag ik jouw e-mailadres hebben?
Can I have your e-mail address?