German Tenses - Complete Verb Tense and Conjugation Guide
Master German German Tenses with our comprehensive grammar guide. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, these rules and examples will help you speak more naturally.
Core Grammar Rules
Everything you need to know about german tenses in German. We cover the fundamental rules and provide clear examples to help you grasp the logic behind the language.
Primary Rule
In German, german tenses follow consistent patterns. Once you recognize these patterns, you can apply them to thousands of sentences.
Common Use Case
Notice how german tenses change based on the context of the sentence, such as whether you are describing an action or a state.
Grammar in Context
See german tenses in action with these real-world German sentences.
Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad nach Wien.
I travel by bike to Vienna.
Die Integration von Migranten ist ein zentrales Thema der Debatte.
Integration of migrants is a central topic of the debate.
Ich bin achtzehn Jahre alt und wohne in Köln.
I am eighteen years old and live in Cologne.
In einer Freundschaft sollte man Zeit verbringen.
In a friendship, one should spend time.
Die zeitgenössische Kunst verdient mehr öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit.
Contemporary art deserves more public attention.
Core Words
Practice german tenses using these common German words.
| German | English | CEFR Level |
|---|---|---|
| denken | think | A1 |
| die ec-Karte/EC-Karte → A: Bankomat-Karte | EC card/EC card → A: ATM card | B1 |
| das Abenteuer | Adventure | B1 |
| der Preis | price | B1 |
| die Wolle | wool | B2 |
| der Makler | real estate agent | B2 |
| braten | fry | B1 |
| die Probezeit | Probation period | B2 |
| der Lift | the elevator | B1 |
| schauen | look | B1 |