


This is a good time to practice your German verb conjugations. 'Gehen' is another verb that is easy to conjugate. Trinken also works this wa, so 'Ich trinke' and so on. Take the first four letters, 'lach'- and add the endings you see in the table above. You can conjugate it the same way as 'kommen' in the example above. While English has both a present tense and a continuous present tense, German uses one form to represent both tenses.Īnother verb we listed was ‘lachen’. There is one place where German verbs are easier than English verbs though. In German, you’ll see that the verb changes form more than English. The following are the most popular verbs you can use in German, translated to English. Verbs liven up any conversation, and you'll need it for just about any conversation you want to have. Here is a handy list of German words to help you ask a question. You may also need to ask some questions yourself. When you are talking with native German speakers, you will reach a point where somebody will ask you a question. These words will help you feel confident and comfortable even if you get lost! Here are some basic German words and phrases to help you find your way around town. Now we'll share some practical German phrases to help you as you go around town, shopping, drinking and dining out. Let's start with the basic greetings you should know when you meet someone new.
