Verbs

What Are German Separable Verbs? German separable verbs (Trennbare Verben) are a special type of verb which have a prefix at the front of them. These prefixes are added to verbs to change the meaning of the original verb. Some of these prefixes are separable, some are inseparable and some can be both. In certain…

As an English speaker, you could be forgiven for not being familiar with reflexive verbs. We do have them, but reflexive verbs in German are far more common. What can seem like a confusing topic for English speakers, is actually quite straightforward once you know what German reflexive verbs are and how to use them….

So you’re interested in German. Do you dream of visiting Germany? Or maybe you are looking forward to your next trip there. If you really want to use your German, you’ll need to get to grips with German verbs with prepositions. If you’re wondering what on earth they are, read on… After reading this post…

In this post we will take a look at the German modal verbs. These important and common verbs are essential to learn, since they will allow you to modify the meanings of other verbs, plus talk about the past tense with ease. The best thing is, there are only 6 modal verbs in German to…

In this post I’m going to give you a list of the 75 most common German verbs. Aiming to learn as many of the most common German verbs will enable you to manage many everyday situations, while not having to worry about less common verbs that you are less likely to use. You will also…