füttern
inf: füttern, past: fütterte, pnt: füttert, pt: hat gefüttert; (to feed)
Tips: The verb füttern is used specifically for the action of feeding animals. It is commonly used in the context of taking care of pets or farm animals. When used in the perfect tense, it is formed with the auxiliary verb ‘haben’.
Similar: ernähren (to nourish, to sustain), fressen (to eat, for animals)
fürchten
inf: fürchten, past: fürchtete, pnt: fürchtet, pt: hat gefürchtet; (to fear)
Tips: The verb fürchten is used to express fear or being afraid of something. It is commonly used in daily conversations and formal writing. It can be used to express fear of specific situations, events, or even abstract concepts.
Similar: ängstigen (to frighten, to scare), erschrecken (to frighten, to startle)
führen
inf: führen, past: führte, pnt: führt, pt: hat geführt; (to lead, to guide, to conduct)
Tips: The verb führen is used to express the action of leading, guiding, or conducting. It can refer to physical guidance, such as leading a group or team, as well as metaphorical guidance, such as leading a conversation or a company. It is a versatile verb used in various contexts.
Similar: leiten (to lead, to manage), anführen (to lead, to command)
fördern
inf: fördern, past: förderte, pnt: fördert, pt: hat gefördert; (to promote / to support / to foster)
Tips: The verb fördern is used to express the action of promoting, supporting, or fostering something, such as a cause, talent, or development. It is commonly used in the context of education, career advancement, environmental protection, and various other fields. It is a versatile verb that can be used in formal and informal settings.
Similar: unterstützen (to support), befördern (to advance / to promote)
färbig
colored, dyed
Tips: The adjective färbig is used to describe something that has been colored or dyed, such as clothes, flowers, lights, or hair. It is commonly used in everyday language to express the presence of color in various contexts.
Similar: bunt (colorful), gefärbt (dyed)
fällig
due, payable, mature
Tips: The adjective fällig is used to describe something that is due, payable, or mature. It is commonly used in financial contexts, such as rent payments, invoices, or bond maturity. It can also be used in general contexts to indicate that something is due or must be settled by a certain time.
Similar: zahlbar (payable), ausstehend (outstanding)
funktionieren
inf: funktionieren, past: funktionierte, pnt: funktioniert, pt: hat funktioniert; (to function, to work)
Tips: The verb funktionieren is used to express the action of something working or functioning properly. It is commonly used in the context of machinery, technology, plans, and experiments. It’s a regular verb and follows the typical conjugation pattern for regular verbs in German.
Similar: arbeiten (to work), funktionell (functional)
fröhlich
happy, cheerful
Tips: The adjective fröhlich is used to describe a cheerful and happy mood. It is commonly used to express joy and positivity in various situations. It can be used to describe people, events, or atmospheres.
Similar: glücklich (happy, fortunate), freudig (joyful)
frieren
inf: frieren, past: fror, pnt: friert, pt: hat gefroren; (to be cold, to freeze)
Tips: The verb frieren is used to express the sensation of being cold or freezing. It is commonly used to describe the feeling of coldness in various contexts, such as weather, clothing, or physical sensations. It’s important to note that in German, the verb frieren is also used to describe the freezing of objects or living beings.
Similar: kalt sein (to be cold), erstarren (to stiffen, to freeze)
fressen
inf: fressen, past: fraß, pnt: frisst, pt: hat gefressen; (to eat (animals))
Tips: The verb fressen is used specifically for the act of eating by animals. It is important to distinguish between fressen (for animals) and essen (for humans). In formal or written German, it’s recommended to use essen for animals, but in spoken language, fressen is commonly used for animals.
Similar: essen (to eat), füttern (to feed)
frech
cheeky / sassy
Tips: The adjective ‘frech’ is used to describe someone or something as cheeky, sassy, or impertinent. It’s commonly used to characterize playful or disrespectful behavior.
Similar: unverschämt (impudent), dreist (bold)
fortsetzen
inf: fortsetzen, past: setzte fort, pnt: setzt fort, pt: hat fortgesetzt; (to continue)
Tips: The verb fortsetzen is used to express the action of continuing something that has been interrupted or paused. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When using this verb, it’s important to pay attention to the correct placement of separable prefixes in the sentence.
Similar: weitermachen (to carry on), weiterführen (to further)
fordern
inf: fordern, past: forderte, pnt: fordert, pt: hat gefordert; (to demand / to challenge)
Tips: The verb fordern can be used to express the act of demanding something, whether it’s rights, changes, or actions. It can also be used in the sense of challenging someone to a task or competition. It is important to note the context in which it is used to avoid misunderstandings.
Similar: verlangen (to demand, to require), herausfordern (to challenge, to provoke)
folgend
following (participial adjective)
Tips: The adjective ‘folgend’ is used to describe something that comes after or follows. It is commonly used in written and formal contexts to indicate a sequence of events, steps, or information.
Similar: nachfolgend (subsequent, following)
folgen
inf: folgen, past: folgte, pnt: folgt, pt: ist gefolgt; (to follow)
Tips: The verb folgen is used to indicate the action of physically following someone or something. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense to express following instructions, advice, or one’s heart. It’s a regular verb and commonly used in everyday conversations.
Similar: nachfolgen (to succeed), verfolgen (to pursue, to chase)
fließend
fluent
Tips: The adjective fließend is used to describe something that flows smoothly or is fluent, such as language skills, water, or movements. It can be used in various contexts to express the idea of something being continuous and uninterrupted.
Similar: geschmeidig (smooth, supple), flüssig (liquid, fluid)
fließen
inf: fließen, past: floss, pnt: fließt, pt: ist geflossen; (to flow)
Tips: The verb fließen is used to describe the movement of liquids, such as water, and can also be used metaphorically to describe the flow of time or other abstract concepts. It is a regular verb in German and is commonly used in descriptions of nature, as well as in figurative language.
Similar: strömen (to stream, to gush), rinnen (to trickle, to run)
fliehen
inf: fliehen, past: floh, pnt: flieht, pt: ist geflohen; (to flee, to escape)
Tips: The verb fliehen is used to express the action of fleeing or escaping from a situation, place, or danger. It is commonly used in contexts related to escaping from danger, persecution, or stressful situations. The past tense and perfect form are irregular, so it’s important to memorize them.
Similar: entkommen (to escape), flüchten (to flee)
flexibel
flexible
Tips: The adjective ‘flexibel’ is used to describe the ability to adapt to different situations or to be easily modified. It can refer to people, schedules, plans, or objects. It is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts.
Similar: anpassungsfähig (adaptable), variabel (variable)
flach
flat, shallow
Tips: The adjective flach is used to describe something that is flat or shallow, such as a surface, area, or object. It can refer to physical flatness or shallowness, as well as metaphorical aspects.
Similar: eben (even, level), niedrig (low)
finanzieren
inf: finanzieren, past: finanzierte, pnt: finanziert, pt: hat finanziert; (to finance)
Tips: The verb ‘finanzieren’ is used to express the action of financing, providing funds for a project, purchase, or endeavor. It is commonly used in business, economics, and personal finance contexts. When using ‘finanzieren’, it’s important to consider the financial aspect and the allocation of resources.
Similar: fördern (to promote, to support), bezahlen (to pay)
finanziell
financial
Tips: The adjective finanziell is used to describe anything related to finances or money. It is commonly used in business, personal finance, and economic contexts. It can be applied to individuals, organizations, or global financial matters.
Similar: wirtschaftlich (economic), geldlich (monetary)
feucht
moist, damp
Tips: The adjective feucht is used to describe something that is moist or damp. It can refer to various things such as weather, soil, clothes, or walls. It’s important to note that feucht is not the same as nass (wet), as feucht implies a lesser degree of moisture.
Similar: nass (wet)
feststellen
inf: feststellen, past: stellte fest, pnt: stellt fest, pt: hat festgestellt; (to determine/to establish)
Tips: The verb feststellen is used to express the action of determining or establishing something. It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, such as in reports, conversations, or everyday situations.
Similar: bestimmen (to determine), ermitteln (to ascertain)