Language
German
Level
A0
Unit
Einführung in die Zeiten
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

The simple present (Präsens) is the basic tense in German for talking about habits, facts, and routines.

When to use it

Use it for things that are generally true, happen regularly, or are happening now.

Key forms

  • ich + Verb (e)
  • du + Verb (st)
  • er/sie/es + Verb (t)
  • wir + Verb (en)
  • ihr + Verb (t)
  • sie/Sie + Verb (en)

Examples

Ich trinke jeden Morgen Kaffee.

English: I drink coffee every morning.

Sie lebt in Berlin.

English: She lives in Berlin.

Sie arbeiten nicht am Sonntag.

English: They do not work on Sundays.

Sprichst du Deutsch?

English: Do you speak German?

Tips

  • The verb ending changes with the subject.
  • Negate with 'nicht' or 'kein' depending on the sentence.
  • Questions often start with the verb.

Exceptions and edge cases

  • Some verbs are irregular, like 'sein' (ich bin, du bist, er ist).

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