German Grammar
Verbs and Conjugation
You are here:
Grammar Topics > Verbs and Conjugation > German Verb Guide
German Verbs and Conjugation
German Verb Guide
Start here: The verb contents page with links to all verb-related pages and particular verbs.
German Verbs Index
Our Verb-Lexikon lists over 500 common German verbs, many with links to their full conjugations in all tenses.
Dative Verbs
Not all German verbs take an accusative object. Here's a guide to some exceptions.
German Reflexive Verbs
Accusative and dative reflexive verbs, with an English-German glossary of common reflexive verbs and sample sentences.
Strong German Verbs - Ablaut Classes
Learning the vowel patterns of strong German verbs makes it easier to conjugate them.
Top 20 German Verbs
The 20 most-used verbs ranked by frequency of use. With various conjugations and examples. Selected verbs have a link to the full conjugation in all tenses.
50 Common German Verbs
From "antworten" to "zeigen"—a helpful guide to the most frequently used regular German verbs in the present tense.
German Modal Verbs
The complete conjugations of the German modal verbs with examples and English meanings. Also see: Verb Review 2: Modal Verbs with self-scoring quiz.
The Passive Voice in German
Grammar tips and examples contrasting active and passive voice. With exercises to practice the use of the passive voice.
German Regular Verbs in the Present Tense
The present tense of regular German verbs with English meanings. Lesson 4B of German for Beginners.
German Present Tense Verb Quiz 1
A self-scoring quiz on the German present tense verb conjugations.
German Strong Verbs
The principal parts of the strong (irregular) verbs with English meanings.
German Verb Conjugation: Present Tense
An introduction to the present tense of German regular verbs. Compares English and German verb endings and leads to a more detailed study of the present tense.
Participles Used as Adjectives and Adverbs
Learn how the past and present participles of German verbs can be used as adjectives or adverbs.
Review: Teach Yourself German Verbs
A review of this reference and learning guide covering 201 German verbs in detail, plus a glossary of about 3000 verbs.
Separable and Inseparable Verbs
Here's a guide to conjugating German verbs with separable prefixes — and how to spot them.
The Subjunctive II
When and how to use the subjunctive mood. With self-scoring quiz.
Two Important Verbs
To have and have not (haben); to be or not to be! (sein). From Lektion 4A of German for Beginners.
Verb Prefixes
A detailed look at separable and inseparable verb prefixes, their meanings, and uses.
Verb Reviews 1-3
A three-part look at German verbs and various tenses - with quizzes.
MORE > German Verb Guide
MORE > German Verbs Index (Verb-Lexikon)
BACK > Grammar Topics
See our special grammar dictionary!
German Grammar Glossary
Grammar terms in plain English
German Newsletters
Subscribe to a free newsletter!
OUR GERMAN FORUMS