German Verb Conjugation & Tenses
Mastering German verbs is essential to expressing yourself in the language. This guide links you to in-depth lessons that cover how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs, use modal verbs, and form all six German tenses, from present to future perfect. Whether you're just starting or ready to explore nuanced verb patterns, you'll find everything you need below.
🔤 Present Tense
- Present Tense Conjugation in German for Beginners
- Stem-Changing Verbs in German (Irregular Verbs)
- haben in the Present Tense
- sein in the Present Tense
- Introduction to German Modal Verbs
🕰️ Präteritum (Simple Past)
- Präteritum with Regular Verbs
- Präteritum with Irregular Verbs
- Präteritum with haben & sein
- Präteritum with Modal Verbs
✅ Perfekt (Present Perfect)
- Basics of the Perfekt Tense
- Irregular Verbs in the Perfekt Tense
- Was hast du am Wochenende gemacht?
- Eine echt coole Party verpasst – Listening Comprehension
⏳ Plusquamperfekt (Past Perfect)
🔮 Future Tenses
📚 Verb Patterns & Reference
- 3 Principal Parts of German Verbs
- 6 German Tenses vs. 12 English Tenses
- Overview of All 6 German Tenses
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