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In order to achieve competency in German verb conjugation, practice is required on a consistent basis. Regular, irregular, and modal verbs are the focus of these activities, which offer a number of possibilities to put your newly acquired information into operation. Through the use of the answers that are included in each section, you will be able to check your work and gradually improve your precision. Repetition is the path to mastery.
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Quick Overview of German Verb Conjugation
The formation of verbs in German involves combining a verb stem with ends that are subject-specific. Individuals who are carrying out the activity, such as ich, du, or wir, are responsible for bringing about these outcomes. The present tense, also known as “Präsens,” is the primary emphasis of this guide, which provides you with a straightforward framework to practice verb forms without delving into complicated grammatical rules.
- A verb stem plus an ending is the standard form for Germanic verbs.
- „Ich“, „du“, „er“, „sie“, „wir“, „ ihr“, and „sie“ are all subject-specific endings.
- Here, we will go over the present tense (Präsens).
Exercise 1 – Regular Verbs (A1 Level)
1: How do you say "Good Morning" in German?
Fill in the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
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Ich ___ (lernen) Deutsch.
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Du ___ (machen) deine Hausaufgaben.
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Er ___ (spielen) Fußball.
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Wir ___ (lernen) jeden Tag.
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Ihr ___ (spielen) im Park.
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Sie (plural) ___ (machen) Musik.
Answers:
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lerne
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machst
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spielt
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lernen
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spielt
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machen
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Start Learning GermanExercise 2 – Verbs With Spelling Changes
Choose the correct form of the verb and pay attention to spelling changes.
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Er ___ (fahren) nach Berlin.
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Ich ___ (sehen) einen Film.
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Sie ___ (lesen) ein Buch.
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Du ___ (fahren) mit dem Fahrrad.
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Wir ___ (sehen) die Kinder spielen.
Answers:
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fährt → (a → ä in du/er/sie/es form)
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sehe → no change
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liest → (e → ie in du/er/sie/es form)
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fährst → (a → ä in du/er/sie/es form)
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sehen → no change
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Exercise 3 – Irregular Verbs
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb.
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Ich ___ müde. (sein)
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Du ___ viele Bücher. (haben)
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Er ___ nach Hause. (gehen)
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Wir ___ aus Deutschland. (kommen)
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Ihr ___ hungrig. (sein)
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Sie (plural) ___ viele Freunde. (haben)
Answers:
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bin
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hast
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geht
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kommen
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seid
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haben
Extra Challenge – Match the Subject to the Correct Verb Form:
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Ich → bin
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Du → hast
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Er → geht
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Wir → kommen
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Ihr → seid
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Sie (plural) → haben
Exercise 4 – Modal Verbs Conjugation
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the modal verb.
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Ich ___ (können) Deutsch sprechen.
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Du ___ (müssen) Hausaufgaben machen.
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Er ___ (wollen) ins Kino gehen.
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Wir ___ (sollen) pünktlich sein.
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Ihr ___ (können) gut singen.
Answers:
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kann
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musst
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will
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sollen
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könnt
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Start Learning GermanExercise 5 – Mixed Verb Conjugation Practice
Complete the sentences with the correct verb form. Then try the translation exercises.
Sentence Completion:
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Ich ___ (lesen) jeden Tag ein Buch.
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Du ___ (gehen) ins Kino.
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Wir ___ (wollen) Pizza essen.
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Sie (plural) ___ (spielen) im Garten.
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Er ___ (haben) keine Zeit.
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Ich ___ (können) gut schwimmen.
Translation (EN → DE):
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“They have a dog.” → ___
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“We can speak English.” → ___
Error Correction:
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Du wollen ins Kino → ___
Answers:
Sentence Completion:
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lese
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gehst
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wollen
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spielen
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hat
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kann
Translation:
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Sie haben einen Hund.
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Wir können Englisch sprechen.
Error Correction:
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Du wollen ins Kino → Du willst ins Kino
Final Thoughts
To get better at conjugating German verbs and feel more sure of yourself, you need to practice it often. You may train your brain to notice patterns and exceptions by doing things that use regular, irregular, and modal verbs. If you utilize the answers above, you can examine your own work and learn from your mistakes. Practice every day; even tiny efforts can have big effects.
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Start Learning GermanFrequently Asked Questions
Why is practicing verb conjugation important in German?
Regular practice helps you remember verb forms, improves sentence accuracy, and makes speaking and writing more fluent.
What types of verbs should I focus on first?
Start with regular verbs, then move to irregular verbs, and finally modal verbs for complete practice.
Are spelling changes in some verbs difficult to learn?
They can be tricky at first, but with repeated exercises, you’ll quickly recognize patterns like fahren → fährt or lesen → liest.
Can these exercises help me in speaking as well as writing?
Yes! Conjugating verbs correctly improves both spoken and written German, making your communication more accurate.




