Stem - Changing Verbs Flashcards

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What are stem - changing verbs?

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In stem - changing verbs, the stem vowel changes in the du- and er/sie- forms. These verbs do not follow the regular patterns of verbs like Spielen.

Ex. nehmen (to take), tragen (to wear)

Examples in Sentences:

Du nimmst den Rock

Er nimmt die Jacke

Du sieht gut aus!

Sie sieht gut aus!

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What is the verb: to take?

What are some examples?

What is the conjugation?

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Was nimmst du? = What did you take?

Was nehmen wir? = What did we take?

Conjugation

ich nehme
du nimmst
er/sie nimmt
wir nehmen
ihr nehmt
sie nehmen

Sie nehmen

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What is the verb: to wear?

What are some examples?

What is the conjugation?

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tragen = to wear

Was trägst du? (What did you wear?)

Was trägt er? (What did he wear?)

Conjugation

ich trage
du trägst
er trägt
wir tragen
ihr tragt
sie tragen

Sie tragen

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