German verbs and meanings

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What does the German verb 'laufen' mean in English?

  • To run (correct)
  • To dance
  • To jump
  • To swim

Which English verb corresponds to the German verb 'sprechen'?

  • To write
  • To speak (correct)
  • To read
  • To listen

What is the English equivalent of the German verb 'lesen'?

  • To write
  • To read (correct)
  • To draw
  • To paint

The German verb 'schreiben' translates to which of the following English verbs?

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Which of the following English verbs best describes the meaning of the German verb 'essen'?

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What is the meaning of the German verb 'fahren' in English?

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Which English verb is the correct translation of the German verb 'sehen'?

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What does the German verb 'hören' translate to in English?

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Which English verb corresponds most closely to the German verb 'denken'?

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Which of the following is the correct English translation of the German verb 'nehmen'?

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Which English verb best corresponds to the German verb 'helfen'?

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What English verb best matches the meaning of the German verb 'arbeiten'?

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What does the German verb 'antworten' mean in English?

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What English phrase best translates the German verb 'holen'?

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What does the German verb 'verlieren' mean in English?

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Which English verb best corresponds to the German verb anzeigen?

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What is the meaning of the German verb 'erinnern' in English?

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Which English verb best matches the meaning of the German verb 'verstehen'?

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What best describes the meaning of the German verb 'erzählen'?

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Which English phrase best translates the German verb 'lassen'?

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Flashcards

What does "laufen" mean?

"laufen" means to move quickly on foot.

What does "sprechen" mean?

"sprechen" means to communicate verbally.

What does "lesen" mean?

"lesen" means to look at and understand written words.

What does "schreiben" mean?

"schreiben" means to form letters or words on a surface.

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What does "essen" mean?

"essen" means to consume food.

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What does "trinken" mean?

"trinken" means to consume liquid.

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What does "fahren" mean?

"fahren" means to operate a vehicle.

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What does "sehen" mean?

"sehen" means to perceive with your eyes.

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What does "hören" mean?

"hören" means to perceive sound with your ears.

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What does "denken" mean?

"denken" means to use your mind to consider something.

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What does "wissen" mean?

"wissen" means to have knowledge of something.

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What does "glauben" mean?

"glauben" means to have a belief or faith in something.

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What does "nehmen" mean?

"nehmen" means to take or seize.

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What does "geben" mean?

"geben" means to offer or provide.

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What does "helfen" mean?

"helfen" means to assist someone in need.

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What does "spielen" mean?

"spielen" means to engage in activities for enjoyment.

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What does "arbeiten" mean?

"arbeiten" means to perform work or tasks.

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What does "lernen" mean?

"lernen" means to acquire knowledge or skills through study.

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What does "wohnen" mean?

"wohnen" means to live or reside in a place.

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What does "fragen" mean?

"fragen" means to put a question.

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What does "antworten" mean?

"antworten" means to give a reply.

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What does "bringen" mean?

"bringen" means to carry or convey something.

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What does "holen" mean?

"holen" means to go and get something.

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What does "setzen" mean?

"setzen" means to place or put something.

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What does "sitzen" mean?

"sitzen" means to sit or be seated.

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What does "stehen" mean?

"stehen" means to stand.

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What does "liegen" mean?

"liegen" means to be in a horizontal position.

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What does "treffen" mean?

"treffen" means to meet.

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What does "verlieren" mean?

"verlieren" means to lose.

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What does "finden" mean?

"finden" means to come across something unintentionally or by searching.

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What does "zeigen" mean?

"zeigen" means to show or display.

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What does "erinnern" mean?

"erinnern" means to remember or recall.

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What does "verstehen" mean?

"verstehen" means to understand something.

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What does "versuchen" mean?

"versuchen" means to try or attempt something.

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What does "gehören" mean?

"gehören" means to belong to someone.

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What does "erzählen" mean?

"erzählen" means to narrate a story or event.

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What does "erklären" mean?

"erklären" means to explain or clarify.

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What does "lassen" mean?

"lassen" means to let or allow.

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What does "ändern" mean?

"ändern" means to change.

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Study Notes

German Verbs and Their Meanings

  • "laufen" means to run
  • "sprechen" means to speak
  • "lesen" means to read
  • "schreiben" means to write
  • "essen" means to eat
  • "trinken" means to drink
  • "fahren" means to drive
  • "sehen" means to see
  • "hören" means to hear or listen
  • "denken" means to think
  • "wissen" means to know
  • "glauben" means to believe
  • "nehmen" means to take
  • "geben" means to give
  • "helfen" means to help
  • "spielen" means to play
  • "arbeiten" means to work
  • "lernen" means to learn
  • "wohnen" means to live or reside
  • "fragen" means to ask
  • "antworten" means to respond
  • "bringen" means to bring
  • "holen" means to fetch or get
  • "setzen" means to sit down
  • "sitzen" means to sit
  • "stehen" means to stand
  • "liegen" means to lie (position)
  • "treffen" means to meet
  • "verlieren" means to lose
  • "finden" means to find
  • "zeigen" means to show
  • "erinnern" means to remember
  • "verstehen" means to understand
  • "versuchen" means to attempt or try
  • "gehören" means to belong or to own
  • "erzählen" means to tell or narrate
  • "erklären" means to explain
  • "lassen" means to let or allow
  • "entscheiden" means to decide
  • "ändern" means to change
  • "entwickeln" means to develop
  • "vergessen" means to forget
  • "beginnen" means to start
  • "beenden" means to end or finish
  • "bieten" means to offer
  • "schließen" means to close
  • "verschwinden" means to disappear
  • "steigen" means to climb or rise
  • "warten" means to wait
  • "hoffen" means to hope
  • "danken" means to thank
  • "fühlen" means to feel
  • "passen" means to fit or pass
  • "nutzen" means to use
  • "bauen" means to build
  • "schaffen" means to create or accomplish
  • "suchen" means to search or look for
  • "verkaufen" means to sell
  • "kaufen" means to buy
  • "zahlen" means to pay
  • "reisen" means to travel
  • "gewinnen" means to win
  • "weinen" means to cry
  • "lachen" means to laugh
  • "zwingen" means to force
  • "bedeuten" means to mean or signify
  • "entschuldigen" means to excuse or apologize
  • "grüßen" means to greet
  • "lügen" means to lie
  • "sterben" means to die
  • "leben" means to live
  • "stehlen" means to steal
  • "mieten" means to rent
  • "erhalten" means to receive or obtain
  • "vorstellen" means to imagine or to present/introduce
  • "verschieben" means to postpone
  • "versprechen" means to promise
  • "entdecken" means to explore and discover
  • "feiern" means to celebrate
  • "erzwingen" means to enforce or compel
  • "sparen" means to save (money)
  • "vermeiden" means to avoid
  • "wiederholen" means to repeat
  • "entfernen" means to remove or separate
  • "tauchen" means to dive
  • "bestehen" means to pass or exist
  • "entspannen" means to relax
  • "genießen" means to enjoy
  • "befinden" means to be located
  • "hassen" means to hate
  • "enthalten" means to include or contain
  • "beobachten" means to watch or observe
  • "vergleichen" means to compare
  • "einladen" means to invite
  • "abholen" means to pick up or collect

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