100 Verbs Flashcards
1
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What is the German verb for ‘to be’?
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sein
‘sein’ is one of the most fundamental verbs in German.
2
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What is the German verb for ‘to have’?
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haben
‘haben’ is commonly used as an auxiliary verb in German.
3
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What does the German verb ‘werden’ translate to in English?
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to become
‘werden’ is also used to form the future tense.
4
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Translate ‘können’ into English.
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can, to be able to
‘können’ expresses ability or possibility.
5
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What is the meaning of ‘müssen’?
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must, to have to
‘müssen’ indicates necessity or obligation.
6
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What does ‘sagen’ mean?
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to say
‘sagen’ is frequently used in everyday conversation.
7
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What is the English translation of ‘machen’?
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to do, make
‘machen’ is used in a variety of contexts.
8
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What is the German verb for ‘to give’?
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geben
‘geben’ is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
9
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What does ‘kommen’ translate to?
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to come
‘kommen’ is used to indicate movement towards the speaker.
10
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Translate ‘sollen’ into English.
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should, ought to
‘sollen’ expresses advice or recommendation.
11
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What is the meaning of ‘wollen’?
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to want
‘wollen’ expresses desire or intention.
12
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What does ‘gehen’ mean?
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to go
‘gehen’ is used for both literal and figurative movement.
13
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What is the translation of ‘wissen’?
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to know
‘wissen’ refers to knowledge of facts or information.
14
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What does ‘sehen’ mean?
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to see
‘sehen’ can refer to visual perception or understanding.
15
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What is the meaning of ‘lassen’?
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to let, allow, have done
‘lassen’ can indicate permission or a completed action.
16
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Translate ‘stehen’ into English.
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to stand
‘stehen’ can describe both physical and metaphorical positions.
17
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What does ‘finden’ mean?
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to find
‘finden’ is used when discovering or locating something.
18
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What is the translation for ‘bleiben’?
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to stay, remain
‘bleiben’ indicates a lack of movement from a location.
19
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What does ‘liegen’ mean?
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to lie, be lying
‘liegen’ refers to the position of objects or people.
20
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What is the meaning of ‘heißen’?
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to be called
‘heißen’ is used when introducing oneself or others.
21
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Translate ‘denken’ into English.
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to think
‘denken’ refers to the process of thought.
22
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What does ‘nehmen’ mean?
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to take
‘nehmen’ is often used in contexts of receiving or accepting.
23
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What is the English translation of ‘tun’?
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to do
‘tun’ is a general verb indicating action.
24
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What does ‘dürfen’ mean?
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may, to be allowed
‘dürfen’ expresses permission.
25
What is the meaning of 'glauben'?
to believe
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'glauben' indicates a personal conviction or faith.
26
Translate 'halten' into English.
to stop, hold
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'halten' can refer to physically holding something or stopping an action.
27
What does 'nennen' mean?
to name, to call (a name)
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'nennen' is used when identifying or referring to someone or something.
28
What is the translation of 'mögen'?
to like
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'mögen' expresses preference or affection.
29
What does 'zeigen' mean?
to show
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'zeigen' is often used when demonstrating or presenting something.
30
What is the meaning of 'führen'?
to lead
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'führen' indicates guidance or direction.
31
Translate 'sprechen' into English.
to speak
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'sprechen' refers to verbal communication.
32
What does 'bringen' mean?
to bring, take
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'bringen' is used for the act of carrying something to another location.
33
What is the translation for 'leben'?
to live
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'leben' describes the act of existing or experiencing life.
34
What does 'fahren' mean?
to drive, ride, go
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'fahren' is used for modes of transportation.
35
What is the meaning of 'meinen'?
to think, have an opinion
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'meinen' often indicates a personal viewpoint.
36
Translate 'fragen' into English.
to ask
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'fragen' is used to inquire or seek information.
37
What does 'kennen' mean?
to know
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'kennen' refers to familiarity with people or places.
38
What is the translation of 'gelten'?
to be valid
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'gelten' is used in contexts of rules or statuses.
39
What does 'stellen' mean?
to place, set
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'stellen' refers to positioning something in a specific spot.
40
What is the meaning of 'spielen'?
to play
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'spielen' can refer to games, music, or acting.
41
Translate 'arbeiten' into English.
to work
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'arbeiten' describes engaging in tasks or employment.
42
What does 'brauchen' mean?
to need
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'brauchen' indicates necessity or requirement.
43
What is the translation for 'folgen'?
to follow
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'folgen' can indicate both physical and metaphorical following.
44
What does 'lernen' mean?
to learn
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'lernen' refers to acquiring knowledge or skills.
45
What is the meaning of 'bestehen'?
to exist, insist, pass (an exam)
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'bestehen' has multiple meanings based on context.
46
Translate 'verstehen' into English.
to understand
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'verstehen' indicates comprehension or grasping concepts.
47
What does 'setzen' mean?
to set, put, place
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'setzen' refers to the action of placing something down.
48
What is the translation of 'bekommen'?
to get, receive
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'bekommen' is commonly used when discussing receiving items.
49
What does 'beginnen' mean?
to begin
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'beginnen' indicates the start of an action or event.
50
What is the meaning of 'erzählen'?
to narrate, tell
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'erzählen' is used for storytelling or sharing information.
51
Translate 'versuchen' into English.
to try, attempt
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'versuchen' is used when making an effort to do something.
52
What does 'schreiben' mean?
to write
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'schreiben' refers to the act of composing text.
53
What is the translation for 'laufen'?
to run
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'laufen' can refer to both running and functioning.
54
What does 'erklären' mean?
to explain
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'erklären' is used for clarifying or detailing information.
55
What is the meaning of 'entsprechen'?
to correspond
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'entsprechen' indicates a match or alignment between things.
56
Translate 'sitzen' into English.
to sit
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'sitzen' describes the act of being seated.
57
What does 'ziehen' mean?
to pull, move
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'ziehen' refers to the action of drawing something closer.
58
What is the translation of 'scheinen'?
to shine, seem, appear
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'scheinen' can refer to light or perception.
59
What does 'fallen' mean?
to fall
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'fallen' describes a downward movement.
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What is the meaning of 'gehören'?
to belong
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'gehören' indicates ownership or association.
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What does 'entstehen' mean?
to originate, develop
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'entstehen' describes the process of coming into being.
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What is the translation for 'erhalten'?
to receive
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'erhalten' is often used in formal contexts of receiving.
63
What does 'treffen' mean?
to meet
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'treffen' indicates a planned encounter with someone.
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Translate 'suchen' into English.
to search, look for
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'suchen' is used when trying to find something.
65
What is the meaning of 'legen'?
to lay, put
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'legen' refers to placing something down flat.
66
What does 'vor·stellen' mean?
to introduce, imagine
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'vor·stellen' can refer to presenting someone or envisioning something.
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What is the translation for 'handeln'?
to deal, trade
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'handeln' is often used in contexts of negotiation or transactions.
68
What does 'erreichen' mean?
to achieve, reach
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'erreichen' indicates accomplishing goals or objectives.
69
What is the meaning of 'tragen'?
to carry, wear
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'tragen' can refer to physically holding something or wearing clothing.
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Translate 'schaffen' into English.
to manage, create
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'schaffen' indicates successfully completing a task or producing something.
71
What does 'lesen' mean?
to read
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'lesen' refers to the act of interpreting written text.
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What is the translation for 'verlieren'?
to lose
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'verlieren' describes the act of no longer having something.
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What does 'dar·stellen' mean?
to depict, portray
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'dar·stellen' is often used in artistic or representational contexts.
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What is the meaning of 'erkennen'?
to recognize, admit
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'erkennen' involves identifying or acknowledging something.
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What does 'entwickeln' mean?
to develop
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'entwickeln' refers to growth or evolution over time.
76
Translate 'reden' into English.
to talk
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'reden' is used for informal conversations.
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What does 'aus·sehen' mean?
to appear, look (a certain way)
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'aus·sehen' refers to the external appearance of someone or something.
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What is the translation for 'erscheinen'?
to appear
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'erscheinen' can refer to coming into view or being published.
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What does 'bilden' mean?
to form, educate
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'bilden' can refer to both physical formation and educational processes.
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What is the meaning of 'an·fangen'?
to begin
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'an·fangen' indicates the commencement of an action or event.
81
Translate 'erwarten' into English.
to expect
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'erwarten' involves anticipating a certain outcome.
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What does 'wohnen' mean?
to live
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'wohnen' refers to residing in a place.
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What is the translation for 'betreffen'?
to affect, concern
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'betreffen' is used in contexts of relevance or impact.
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What does 'warten' mean?
to wait
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'warten' indicates a pause until something happens.
85
What is the meaning of 'vergehen'?
to elapse; to decay
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'vergehen' refers to the passage of time or deterioration.
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Translate 'helfen' into English.
to help
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'helfen' indicates providing assistance.
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What does 'gewinnen' mean?
to win
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'gewinnen' refers to achieving victory in a competition.
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What is the translation for 'schließen'?
to close
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'schließen' refers to the act of shutting something.
89
What does 'fühlen' mean?
to feel
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'fühlen' refers to the experience of physical or emotional sensations.
90
What is the meaning of 'bieten'?
to offer
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'bieten' indicates presenting something for consideration.
91
Translate 'interessieren' into English.
to interest
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'interessieren' refers to capturing someone's attention.
92
What does 'erinnern' mean?
to remember
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'erinnern' involves recalling past experiences.
93
What is the translation for 'ergeben'?
to result in
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'ergeben' indicates a consequence or outcome.
94
What does 'an·bieten' mean?
to offer
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'an·bieten' is often used in the context of providing something.
95
What is the meaning of 'studieren'?
to study
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'studieren' refers to in-depth learning, often in an academic context.
96
What does 'verbinden' mean?
to connect, link
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'verbinden' indicates bringing together or associating.
97
Translate 'an·sehen' into English.
to look at, watch
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'an·sehen' involves visually observing something.
98
What does 'fehlen' mean?
to lack, be missing, be absent
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'fehlen' indicates the absence of something that is expected.
99
What is the translation for 'bedeuten'?
to mean
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'bedeuten' refers to the significance or interpretation of something.
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What does 'vergleichen' mean?
to compare
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'vergleichen' involves evaluating the similarities and differences between items.
