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Arabic German Verb Conjugations
Complete conjugation tables for the 20 most essential German verbs. Each verb includes Präsens, Präteritum, Konjunktiv II, Futur I, and Imperativ forms with practical example sentences.
How German Verb Conjugation Works
German verbs change form based on the subject, tense, and mood. Verbs are categorized as weak (regular), strong (irregular stem vowel change), or mixed (combining features of both). German also has modal verbs (können, müssen, wollen, etc.) that modify the meaning of the main verb.
A key feature of German is the Perfekt (present perfect), formed with an auxiliary verb — either haben or sein — plus the past participle. The Konjunktiv II (subjunctive) is essential for polite requests, hypotheticals, and wishes.
Tenses & Moods Covered
Indicative
- Present (Präsens)
- Simple Past (Präteritum)
- Future (Futur I)
Subjunctive
- Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II)
Imperative & Participles
- Imperative (Imperativ)
- Past Participle (Partizip II)
- Perfekt auxiliary (haben/sein)
Strong & Irregular Verbs (12)
These verbs change their stem vowel in the past tense and/or present tense. They are among the most frequently used verbs in German.
Modal Verbs (3)
Modal verbs express ability, obligation, permission, or desire. They are used with a second verb in the infinitive and have unique conjugation patterns.
Regular & Mixed Verbs (5)
Weak (regular) verbs follow predictable conjugation patterns. Mixed verbs combine a stem vowel change with weak verb endings.