How to Conjugate Regular German Verbs

How to Isolate the Endings

When first looking at regular German verbs you have to isolate the root of the word to form the correct ending

The root of any German verb is going everything before the –en ending.

For example: bachen The root of the word is: bach

Rules of Conjugation

When conjugating any verb, it is important to look at the personal pronouns that come before the verb.

These personal pronouns will show you what the verb ending to use.

English German

I ich

You (sing.) (inf.) du

HeShe It

ersiees

We wir

You (pl) ihr

You (sing) (formal)They

Siesie

Personal Pronouns Chart

Example of Conjugations for Regular German Verbs

Conjugation for the verb: kochen- to cookPersonal Pronouns Conjugated Verb

Form

ich koche

du kochst

ersiees

kocht

wir kochen

Ihr kocht

sieSie

kochen

Let’s take a closer look at the endings!!

ich koche

du kochst

ersiees

kocht

wir kochen

ihr kocht

sieSie

kochen

Root of the Verb and the Endings

PracticeHow would you conjugate the following: (Click one correct answer below)

machen- to do or make

Ich mache Ich machen

Go to the Quiz!!!

Back to question 2

Question 1

When deciding which ending to use what do you look at?

★ The infinitive form of the verb

★ The Personal Pronouns

Question 2 and 3

Choose the correct Conjugation for the following sentences

Du Basketball gern.

Spielst Spiele

Wir nach Hause.

°Gehen °Gehe

Wir Sind Fertig!!!!

Keep Practicing!!!Es ist sehr wichtig!!!

Das Ende!!!