German Tenses

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German has multiple verb tenses and moods to express different times and situations. Mastering these is essential for fluent communication.

Learn all German verb tenses: present, past, future, perfect tenses, infinitive, subjunctive, imperative, and past participle formation.

Types of Tenses

Learn the simple past tense (Präteritum) in German.

Master the present tense (Präsens) in German.

Learn the future tense (Futur I) in German.

Master the present perfect tense (Perfekt) in German.

Learn the past perfect tense (Plusquamperfekt) in German.

Master the future perfect tense (Futur II) in German.

Learn how to use the infinitive form of verbs in German.

Master Subjunctive I (Konjunktiv I) for indirect speech in German.

Learn Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II) for hypothetical situations in German.

Master the imperative mood for giving commands in German.

Learn which verbs use 'sein' in the perfect tense.

Learn which verbs use 'haben' in the perfect tense.

Master how to form and use past participles in German.