Tag: verbs
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35 stem-changing verbs in German PDF
In this post, you will learn some of the most common stem-changing verbs in German language. At the bottom of the page, you can find the link to download the PDF version of this post. Most German verbs follow a predictable conjugation pattern, so once you learn this pattern, you will be able to conjugate […]
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50 German Dative verbs list PDF(+ examples & past tense)
In this post, you will find 50 German verbs with the dative case. Each verb is listed with its Präteritum and Perfekt form and sentence examples. The link to download the PDF version of this post is at the end of the article. If you are a beginner, I recommend you start with the 20 […]
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What’s the difference between “beginnen” and “anfangen”?
Wondering what’s the difference between “beginnen” and “anfangen” in German? Is there actually a difference or are these verbs interchangeable? Beginnen and anfangen both mean “to start/to begin”. They can be used interchangeably most of the time – the difference in meaning is very subtle. For example, some people perceive beginnen as a more formal […]
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What’s the difference between “machen” and “tun”?
Wondering about the difference between machen and tun? This post explains the difference between these two commonly mistaken German verbs and provides examples of common use for each verb. Tun means “to do” in German. Machen can be translated as “to do” or “to make”. These verbs are often interchangeable and can be used synonymously. […]
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What’s the difference between “ziehen” and “umziehen”?
Getting confused between ziehen and umziehen? This post includes a lot of examples that will help you understand the difference between these two German verbs and never confuse them again. “Ziehen” and “umziehen” have the same meaning “to move”. The difference is only in the way these two verbs are used in sentences. “Ziehen” requires […]
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What’s the difference between “studieren” and “lernen”?(+exercise)
Studieren and lernen are two commonly confused German verbs. There is, however, a very clear difference in meaning between these two verbs. This simple explanation with examples and an exercise will help you to remember the difference and never mistaken studieren and lernen again. Studieren means “to study at a university/college”, “to major in a […]
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Perfekt with sein: Exercise for beginners (PDF)
Many of my beginner students find it confusing when to use sein or haben in German Present Perfect tense(Perfekt). It’s important to remember that the majority of verbs use haben to form the Present Perfect tense. Only a limited amount of verbs use sein, so your task is just to remember them. In this post, […]
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The difference between “kennen” and “wissen” + Worksheet PDF
A simple verb “to know” is confusing for many German learners because it can be translated into German either as “kennen” or “wissen“. This post covers the difference between these two verbs and gives you many examples of how to them. There is also an exercise to help you practice and the link to download […]