Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
500 German verbs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| achten | pay attention to, respect |
| anerkennen | recognize, acknowledge |
| anfangen | begin |
| angeln | fish, angle |
| ankommen | arrive |
| ändern | change, alter |
| angreifen | attack |
| anhaben | have on, wear |
| annehmen | accept, assume |
| anrufen | call up (telephone) |
| antworten (dative) | answer |
| sich anziehen | get dressed |
| arbeiten | work |
| ärgern | annoy, irritate |
| atmen | breathe |
| auffallen | standout, attract attention |
| auskommen | come out, have enough of, make do, get along with |
| ausstellen | exhibit |
| sich ausziehen | undress |
| backen | bake |
| baden | bathe, swim |
| bauen | build |
| beben | quake, tremble |
| bedeuten | mean |
| sich bedienen | serve oneself |
| befehlen | command |
| sich befinden | be, find one self |
| befreien | set free |
| begegnen (dative) | meet |
| beginnen | begin |
| begleiten | accompany |
| behalten | keep |
| beissen | bite |
| bekommen | get, receive |
| beleben | enliven, cheer |
| beleidigen | insult |
| bellen | bark |
| belohnen | reward |
| bergen | recover, salvage |
| berichten | report |
| bersten | burst |
| besitzen | own |
| bestellen | order |
| besuchen | visit |
| beten | pray |
| betrügen | deceive, cheat |
| bewegen | move |
| bezahlen | pay |
| biegen | bend |
| bieten | offer, bid |
| binden | tie |
| bitten | request, ask for |
| blasen | blow |
| bleiben | stay |
| blicken | look, glance |
| blitzen | flash |
| blühen | bloom |
| braten | fry, roast |
| brauchen | need |
| brauen | brew |
| brausen | shower, roar |
| brechen | break |
| brennen | burn |
| bringen | bring |
| brüllen | roar, shout |
| bürsten | brush |
| dämmen | dam, check, curb |
| dämmern | dawn, fall(dusk), doze |
| dampfen | steam |
| dämpfen | muffle, damp |
| danken (dative) | thank |
| darstellen | show, portray |
| dämmen | dam, check, curb |
| dauern | last, endure |
| decken | cover, set(table) |
| dehnen | stretch |
| demonstrieren | demonstrate |
| denken | think |
| deuten | point, indicate |
| dichten | caulk, write poetry |
| dienen | serve |
| dringen | urge, pierce |
| drücken | push, press, oppress |
| ducken | stoop, duck, humble |
| dürfen | be permitted, allow |
| dürsten | thirst, be thirsty |
| ehren | honor |
| einatmen | breathe in |
| einbauen | install, put in |
| sich einbilden | imagine, get the idea |
| empfangen | receive |
| empfehlen | recommend |
| empfinden | feel, sense |
| entbehren | do without, lack, miss |
| entdecken | discover |
| entfernen | remove |
| entführen | abduct, kidnap |
| entgegenen | reply, retort |
| enthalten | contain |
| entkommen | escape, getaway |
| entschuldigen | excuse, apologize |
| erfinden | invent |
| erhalten | obtain, receive, preserve |
| sich erinnern | remember |
| sich erkälten | catch a cold |
| erklären | explain, declare |
| erlöschen | be extinguished, dim |
| errichten | erect, establish |
| erschöpfen | exhaust, drain |
| erschrecken | be frightened |
| ersticken | choke, smother |
| erwägen | consider, ponder |
| erwähnen | mention |
| erzählen | tell, recount, relate |
| essen | eat |
| fahren | travel, drive |
| fallen | fall |
| fällen | cut down |
| falten | fold |
| fangen | catch, capture |
| fassen | grasp, seize, conceive |
| fechten | fence, fight |
| feststellen | ascertain, establish |
| finden | find |
| flicken | patch, repair |
| fliegen | fly |
| fliehen | flee, avoid |
| fließen | flow, run |
| fluchen | curse, swear |
| fluten | flood, overflow |
| folgen (dative) | follow |
| fragen | ask |
| fressen | eat, feed, devour |
| sich freuen | be glad, rejoice |
| frieren | freeze, feel cold |
| frühstücken | eat breakfast |
| fühlen | feel, perceive |
| führen | lead |
| füllen | fill |
| fürchten | fear |
| gähnen | yawn |
| gären | ferment |
| gebären | give birth to |
| geben | give |
| gebrauchen | use |
| gedeihen | thrive, prosper |
| gefallen | be pleasing, like |
| gehen | go |
| gelingen | succeed |
| gelten | be valid |
| genesen | recover, convalesce |
| sich genieren | feel embarrassed/awkward |
| genießen | enjoy |
| geraten | get into, fall into |
| geschehen | happen |
| gewinnen | win, gain |
| sich gewöhnen | get used to, accustomed to |
| gießen | pour, cast |
| glänzen | glitter, shine |
| glauben | believe |
| gleichen | belike, resemble |
| gleiten | glide |
| glotzen | gape, stare |
| glühen | glow |
| graben | dig |
| greifen | grasp, grab, seize |
| grollen | be angry, grumble |
| grüßen | greet |
| gucken | look, peep |
| haben | have |
| halten | hold, stop, keep |
| hämmern | hammer, pound |
| handeln | act, trade, deal |
| hängen | hang |
| hassen | hate |
| hauen | hit, hew |
| heben | lift, raise |
| heiraten | marry |
| heißen | be named |
| heilen | heal |
| heizen | heat |
| helfen | help |
| herausbekommen | get out, find out, figure out |
| herausfordern | challenge |
| hetzen | rush about, incite |
| heulen | howl, bawl |
| hindern | hamper, impede |
| hoffen | hope |
| hören | hear |
| hüpfen | hop, jump |
| husten | cough |
| identifizieren | identify |
| immatrikulieren | register(univ) |
| impfen | vaccinate, inoculate |
| imponieren | impress, make an impression |
| importieren | import |
| informieren | inform |
| sich interessieren | be interested(in) |
| irren | wander, stray, be mistaken |
| irritieren | confuse, irritate |
| isolieren | insulate, isolate |
| jagen | hunt, chase, drive |
| jammern | wail, moan, yammer |
| jauchzen | rejoice, cheer |
| jaulen | howl |
| jobben | work, have a job |
| jodeln | yodel |
| joggen | jog |
| jucken | itch |
| justieren | adjust, justify(type |
| kämmen | comb |
| kämpfen | fight, struggle |
| kauen | chew |
| kaufen | buy |
| kehren | turn, sweep |
| kennen | know, be familiar with |
| kennenlernen | get to know, become acquainted with |
| klagen | lament, complain |
| kleben | paste, stick |
| klingen | ring, sound |
| klopfen | knock, beat |
| kneifen | to pinch, squeeze, crimp |
| knüpfen | tie, knot, fasten |
| kochen | cook, boil, seethe |
| kommen | come |
| können | be able, can |
| kosten | cost |
| kotzen | vomit, puke |
| krächzen | caw, croak |
| kratzen | scratch, scrape, claw |
| kriechen | crawl, creep |
| kriegen | get, obtain |
| kühlen | cool, refresh |
| kürzen | shorten, abbreviate |
| lächeln | smile |
| lachen | laugh |
| laden | load |
| lassen | let, leave, allow |
| laufen | run, walk |
| lauschen | eavesdrop, listen |
| leben | live |
| lecken | lick, leak |
| legen | lay, put, place |
| lehren | teach |
| leiden | suffer |
| leihen | lend, borrow, hire |
| lernen | learn, study |
| lesen | read |
| leuchten | light up, shine, gleam |
| lichten | thin out, lighten |
| lieben | love |
| liegen | lie, recline, be situated |
| loben | praise |
| locken | lure, attract, entice |
| lohnen | reward, recompense |
| sich lohnen | be worth(doing) |
| lösen | solve, dissolve, loosen |
| lügen | lie(not tell the truth) |
| lutschen | suck(on) |
| machen | make, do |
| mahlen | mill, grind |
| malen | paint, draw |
| managen | manage |
| meiden | avoid, shun |
| meinen | mean, be of the opinion, think |
| merken | notice, mark, perceive |
| messen | measure |
| mieten | rent, hire |
| mögen | like(to) |
| müssen | have to, must |
| nagen | gnaw, nibble |
| nähren | nourish, suckle |
| naschen | snack, nibble, nosh |
| necken | tease |
| nehmen | take |
| nennen | name, call |
| nicken | nod, doze |
| nützen | use, be useful |
| öffnen | open |
| operieren | operate(med.) |
| opfern | sacrifice |
| ordnen | organize, put in order |
| pachten | lease, rent |
| packen | pack, grab |
| passen | fit, be suitable |
| passieren | happen |
| pfeifen | whistle |
| pflanzen | plant |
| plagen | plague, annoy |
| preisen | praise, commend |
| putzen | clean, groom |
| quälen | torture, torment |
| qualmen | give off smoke |
| quellen | gush, spring from |
| quetschen | squeeze, crush |
| quietschen | squeak, squeal |
| rächen | avenge |
| Rad fahren | ride a bike(VP) |
| raten | advise, guess |
| rauchen | smoke |
| räumen | clear away, evacuate |
| rauschen | rustle, murmur |
| rechnen | calculate, reckon |
| reißen | tear, rip |
| reiten | ride(horse) |
| rennen | run |
| reichen | reach, pass |
| reisen | travel, journey |
| reinigen | clean, refine |
| reizen | excite, charm |
| richten | set right, adjust |
| riechen | smell |
| ringen | struggle, wrestle |
| rollen | roll |
| rösten | roast |
| rücken | move, bring nearer |
| rufen | call |
| ruhen | rest |
| rühren | stir, touch |
| rüsten | arm |
| sagen | say, tell |
| saufen | drink to excess |
| saugen | suck, absorb |
| Staub saugen | vacuum(VP) |
| schaden | damage, hurt |
| schaffen | create |
| schaffen | do, make, accomplish |
| schalten | switch, shift(gears) |
| schätzen | value, estimate |
| schauen | see, look |
| scheiden | separate, divide |
| sich scheiden lassen | divorce |
| scheinen | shine, seem |
| scherzen | joke, kid |
| schicken | send |
| schieben | push, shove |
| schießen | shoot |
| schlachten | slaughter, butcher |
| schlafen | sleep |
| schlagen | hit, beat |
| schleichen | sneak, creep |
| schleifen | grind, polish |
| schließen | close, conclude |
| schmecken | taste |
| schmeißen | throw, toss |
| schmelzen | melt |
| schmerzen | hurt, smart |
| schmieren | grease, bribe |
| schneiden | cut, slice |
| schneien | snow |
| schreiben | write |
| schreien | scream, yell |
| schreiten | step, stride |
| schweben | soar, hover, float |
| schweigen | be silent |
| schwimmen | swim |
| schwitzen | sweat |
| schwören | swear |
| segnen | bless |
| sehen | see |
| sein | be |
| senden | send, broadcast |
| sich setzen | sit down |
| seufzen | sigh |
| sieden | boil, simmer |
| siegen | conquer, triumph |
| singen | sing |
| sinken | sink |
| sitzen | sit |
| sollen | should, ought to, supposed to |
| spalten | split, divide |
| sparen | save |
| spazieren | stroll, walk |
| spielen | play |
| spinnen | spin, be nuts |
| sprechen | speak, talk |
| springen | jump |
| spritzen | spray, squirt |
| sprühen | spray, sparkle |
| spucken | spit |
| spülen | rinse, flush |
| spüren | feel, detect |
| stattfinden | take place, happen |
| Staub saugen | vacuum(VP) |
| staunen | be amazed |
| stechen | stab, sting, prick |
| stecken | set, be located |
| stehen | stand |
| stehlen | steal |
| steigen | climb, rise |
| stinken | stink |
| stöhnen | groan, moan |
| stopfen | stuff, cram |
| stören | disturb, upset |
| stoßen | push, bump |
| strahlen | beam, radiate |
| streben | strive |
| strecken | stretch, extend |
| streichen | strike, cancel, paint |
| streiten | quarrel, argue |
| stricken | knit |
| studieren | study(univ) |
| stürzen | plunge, fall, crash |
| suchen | look for, seek |
| tanken | get gas/petrol, refuel |
| tanzen | dance |
| taugen | be of use/value |
| toben | storm, rave |
| töten | kill |
| tragen | wear, carry |
| trauen | trust, believe in, marry |
| träumen | dream |
| treffen | meet, hit |
| treiben | drive, propel |
| treten | step, walk |
| trinken | drink |
| trocknen | dry |
| tropfen | drip, drop |
| tun | do, make, put |
| üben | exercise, practice |
| überraschen | surprise |
| überwinden | overcome |
| umstellen | changeover, shift |
| unterbrechen | interrupt |
| sich unterhalten | converse, entertain oneself |
| verachten | despise |
| verderben | ruin, spoil |
| verdienen | earn, deserve |
| vereinigen | unite |
| verführen | seduce |
| vergessen | forget |
| vergewaltigen | rape |
| sich verhalten | behave, act |
| verhandeln | negotiate |
| verkaufen | sell |
| verkehren | trade, traffic, frequent |
| verklagen | complain, sue |
| verkommen | decay, go bad |
| sich verlieben | fall in love |
| verlieren | lose |
| vermehren | increase |
| vernichten | annihilate, exterminate |
| verraten | betray |
| versagen | fail |
| verschlafen | oversleep |
| verstehen | understand |
| versuchen | attempt, try |
| vertreten | represent, stand in for |
| verwalten | administer, manage |
| verwechseln | confuse, mixe up |
| verweigern | refuse |
| verweilen | linger, while away |
| verzeihen | pardon, forgive |
| vorkommen | occur, happen |
| vorstellen | introduce, present |
| sich vorstellen | imagine |
| wachen | be awake, keep watch |
| wachsen | grow |
| wagen | dare |
| wählen | choose, vote |
| währen | last, holdout |
| wälzen | roll |
| wandern | hike, wander |
| waschen | wash |
| wechseln | change, exchange |
| wecken | wake, rouse |
| wehren | restrain, prevent |
| sich wehren | defend one self |
| weichen | yield |
| weihen | consecrate, devote |
| weinen | cry, weep |
| wenden | turn |
| werben | recruit, court, woo, advertise |
| werden | become |
| werfen | throw |
| wetzen | sharpen, grind |
| widmen | dedicate, devote |
| wiederholen | repeat |
| wiegen | weigh |
| wissen | know |
| wohnen | reside, live |
| wollen | want(to) |
| wünschen | wish, desire |
| würzen | season, spice |
| zahlen | pay |
| zählen | count |
| zähmen | tame |
| zapfen | tap(beer) |
| zaubern | do magic, enchant |
| zeichnen | draw, sign |
| zeigen | show, indicate |
| zelten | camp |
| zerschlagen | shatter, smash |
| zerstören | destroy |
| ziehen | pull, draw |
| zielen | aim, target |
| zitieren | cite, quote |
| zittern | shake, tremble |
| zögern | hesitate |
| züchten | breed, cultivate |
| zünden | ignite |
| zurücknehmen | take back |
| zwingen | force, compel |
Created by:
alx
Popular German sets