Präsens endings

Regular verbs: stem + ending

Irregular

sein: ich bin, du bist, er ist …
haben: ich habe, du hast, er hat …

Practical Examples

• Ich lerne Deutsch.

I learn German. Usage note: Used for ongoing actions or habits.

• Sie wohnt in Berlin.

She lives in Berlin. Usage note: Describes a current state or residence.

• Kaufst du Brot?

Do you buy bread? Usage note: Used to ask about a current action or intention.

• Wir spielen nicht Fußball.

We don't play football. Usage note: Negates an action or habit.

• Er ist Lehrer.

He is a teacher. Usage note: Used to describe someone's profession or identity.

• Hast du Hunger?

Are you hungry? (Do you have hunger?) Usage note: Used to ask about a state or possession.

• Das ist nicht mein Buch.

That is not my book. Usage note: Used to negate a description or possession.

• Ich kann gut schwimmen.

I can swim well. Usage note: Expresses ability or capability.

• Wollt ihr Kaffee trinken?

Do you (plural) want to drink coffee? Usage note: Asks about a desire or intention.

• Der Zug fährt um 8 Uhr ab.

The train departs at 8 o'clock. Usage note: Used for scheduled events, often with separable verbs.

• Sie liest gerade ein Buch.

She is reading a book right now. Usage note: Describes an action happening at this moment.

• Wir besuchen morgen meine Eltern.

We are visiting my parents tomorrow. Usage note: The present tense can express future plans when a time expression (like "morgen") is included.

• Isst du gern Pizza?

Do you like to eat pizza? Usage note: Asks about preferences or habits.

• Das Wetter ist heute schön.

The weather is nice today. Usage note: Describes a current condition or state.

• Ich gehe jetzt nach Hause.

I am going home now. Usage note: Describes an immediate action or movement.