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The German Present Perfect Tense

The German Present Perfect (Perfekt) Past Tense

The German present perfect tense (Perfekt) is one of the most common past tenses in German, especially in spoken language. While it may seem tricky at first, mastering this tense is essential for everyday conversations. What is the German Present Perfect Tense? The Perfekt tense in German describes past events that are either completed or…

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German Simple Past Tense (Präteritum): A Beginner’s Guide

German Simple Past Tense (Präteritum): A Beginner’s Guide

The German simple past tense, or “Präteritum” seems daunting at first, but this tense is easier than you think. It’s primarily used in written language, like books, newspapers, and reports, but you’ll also hear it in storytelling and formal speech. Let’s break it down with clear explanations and practical exercises. What Is the Simple Past…

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  • German Grammar
    • German Noun Gender: der, die, or das?
    • German Pronouns: Quick and Simple
    • The 6 German Tenses: A Complete Overview of the Rules
      • The German Present Tense (Präsens) Conjugation Made Simple
      • German Simple Past Tense (Präteritum): A Beginner’s Guide
      • The German Present Perfect (Perfekt) Past Tense
      • German Past Perfect tense (Plusquamperfekt)
      • German Future Tense (Futur I) for Talking About the Future
      • German Future II Tense for Completed Future Actions
    • The German Cases Beginner’s Guide
    • German Definite and Indefinite Articles
    • German Modal Particles: doch, mal, schon, eben
    • German Verbs: Master Every Type with Ease
      • Regular German Verbs and How to Use Them
      • Irregular German Verbs: The Easiest Hack to Learn Them Rapidly
      • Irregular German Verbs Examples and How to Use Them
      • German Modal Verbs: How to Use Them + Examples + PDF
      • German Separable Verbs Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide
  • German Vocabulary
    • 800 Most Common German Words and How to Use Them (The Only Resource You Need)
    • 30+ German False Friends Every Beginner Must Know
    • German Vocabulary: Words That Are the Same
    • Common German Words Nearly Identical in English
    • All The Numbers In German and How to Use Them
    • German Colors and Shapes Vocabulary
    • The Ultimate German Food Vocabulary List
    • German Hospital Vocabulary: The Ultimate List
    • German Computer Vocabulary, the Internet, and Digital Technology
  • German Phrases
    • 15 German Idioms You’ll Actually Hear in Germany
    • German Business Phrases & Etiquette for Success
    • German Travel Phrases for the Ultimate Guten Tag
    • 50 German Doctor Phrases for When You Feel Krank
    • 40 German Restaurant Phrases for a Better Mahlzeit
    • The Best German Weather Phrases to Boost Fluency
    • German Cooking Phrases for a Foolproof Time in the Kitchen
    • German Phrases for Directions So You Never Get Lost
  • Speak German
    • Speak German: Basic Pronunciation Guide
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