Irregular verbs in German are verbs that do not follow the standard conjugation patterns found in regular verbs. They often undergo changes in the stem vowel and sometimes in their endings, especially in the past tense and past participle forms. Understanding and memorizing these irregular verbs is essential for mastering German, as they are frequently used in everyday language and important for forming various tenses and moods accurately.
- Sein: to be
- Haben: to have
- Werden: to become, will
- Gehen: to go
- Machen: to do, to make
- Können: can, to be able
- Sagen: to say, to tell
- Wollen: to want
- Wissen: to know (facts)
- Kommen: to come
- Sehen: to see
- Geben: to give
- Nehmen: to take
- Laufen: to run, to walk
- Fahren: to drive, to travel
- Hören: to hear
- Kennen: to know (people, places)
- Stehen: to stand
- Liegen: to lie (be located)
- Sitzen: to sit
- Sollen: should, ought to
- Müssen: must, to have to
- Dürfen: may, to be allowed
- Mögen: to like
- Finden: to find
- Bleiben: to stay
- Tragen: to wear, to carry
- Beginnen: to begin
- Verlieren: to lose
- Treffen: to meet
- Helfen: to help
- Denken: to think
- Glauben: to believe
- Schreiben: to write
- Lesen: to read
- Schlafen: to sleep
- Sprechen: to speak
- Bringen: to bring
- Essen: to eat
- Trinken: to drink
