Common beginner verb conjugations to practice
Your Essential Guide to Spanish Grammar: Starting from Scratch: Common beginner verb conjugations to practice
Here are some common beginner verb conjugations to practice, using German as an example since the popular beginner verbs and conjugation exercises are widely available for it:
Common Beginner German Verbs
- Sein (to be)
- Haben (to have)
- Werden (to become)
- Sagen (to say)
- Geben (to give)
- Kommen (to come)
- Machen (to do/make)
- Gehen (to go)
- Sprechen (to speak)
- Verstehen (to understand)
Example Conjugations in Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronoun | Sein (to be) | Haben (to have) | Werden (to become) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ich | bin | habe | werde |
| Du | bist | hast | wirst |
| Er/Sie/Es | ist | hat | wird |
| Wir | sind | haben | werden |
| Ihr | seid | habt | werdet |
| Sie/sie | sind | haben | werden |
Tips for Practice
- Start with regular verbs in the present tense since about 90% of verbs are regular.
- Practice conjugating modal verbs like dürfen (may), sollen (should), and mögen (to like).
- Use simple sentences to get used to the verb endings with different pronouns.
- Focus on verb stem + personal ending patterns to build a strong foundation.
Many resources provide exercises with these verbs in present tense practice, which is ideal for beginners.
References
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