Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a verb?
A
A verb is a word that describes:
* what someone or something does
* what someone or something is
* what happens to them
e.g. be, sing, live
2
Q
What is a weak verb?
A
Weak verbs follow a set pattern. They are regular.
e.g holen (to fetch)
3
Q
What is a strong verb?
A
Strong verbs change their forms according to different patterns. They are irregular.
e.g. helfen (to help)
4
Q
What is a mixed verb?
A
Mixed verbs follow a mixture of the patterns for weak and strong verbs.
e.g. denken (to think)
