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Unregelmäßiges Verb Glossary of terms

Irregular verbs are those that do not follow standard conjugation rules and show changes in their stem or endings.

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  • Translations: irregular verb, strong verb
  • Related concepts: starkes Verb, schwaches Verb, Konjugation, Stammvokalwechsel

Detailed Explanation

German irregular verbs are an important group of verbs that do not follow the regular conjugation rules. These verbs can change their stem vowel, have special endings, or both.

It is essential to memorize these verbs, as they are very frequent in everyday use of the language. Some common examples include 'sein' (to be), 'haben' (to have), and 'gehen' (to go).

Usage examples of "Unregelmäßiges Verb"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich bin müde. (Infinitive: sein)The verb 'sein' is highly irregular and changes completely in its conjugation.
  2. Er isst einen Apfel. (Infinitive: essen)The verb 'essen' changes its stem vowel from 'e' to 'i' in some forms.
  3. Wir fuhren nach Berlin. (Infinitive: fahren)The verb 'fahren' changes its stem in the simple past (Präteritum).
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