German Lesson 4 – Regular Verb Conjugation in the Present Tense (Präsens) - Lektion 4: Die Konjugation der regelmäßigen Verben im Präsens
German Lesson 4 – Regular Verb Conjugation in the Present Tense (Präsens) Online German Classes – Learn German Step by Step Welcome to Lesson 4! In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate regular German verbs in the present tense ( Präsens ). This is one of the most important grammar topics because it allows you to build your first complete sentences. Once you understand verb conjugation, you will be able to talk about yourself, your work, your family, your hobbies, and your daily activities. What Is a Verb? A verb is an action word. Examples: to work to learn to live to play to speak In German: arbeiten = to work lernen = to learn wohnen = to live spielen = to play sprechen = to speak Personal Pronouns Before conjugating verbs, you must know the personal pronouns. German English ich I du you (informal) er he sie she es it wir we ihr you (plural) sie they Sie you (formal) The Basic Rule Most regular German verbs end in -en . Exa...