Introduction
Learning a new language can be challenging, but using the right tools can make the process more manageable and enjoyable. One of the most effective tools for language learners is a frequency list, which helps you focus on the most commonly used words first, allowing for faster and more practical vocabulary acquisition.
What's This?
This list features the most frequently used German verbs, arranged roughly by their frequency of use, with the most common verbs appearing first and the less common ones following.
Why Use Frequency Lists?
Frequency lists are essential for language learners because they help prioritize vocabulary acquisition. By focusing on the most commonly used words, learners can quickly build a functional vocabulary, which significantly enhances their ability to understand and communicate in the target language. This method ensures efficient and effective learning, making it easier to grasp and retain new words.
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List of Words
In the sections with example sentences, the English translations are provided separately. This allows you to attempt translating the sentence yourself before checking the correct meaning.
1. haben — have — 'Haben' is used to indicate possession or ownership of something. It can also be used to express various other meanings such as experiencing a feeling or emotion, holding a certain belief, or performing an action.■ 1. Was haben Sie getan? 2. Sie haben keine Ahnung. 3. Was haben Sie? 4. Haben Sie einen guten Tag. 5. Wir haben nicht viel Zeit. ■ 1. What have you done? 2. You have no idea. 3. What have you got? 4. Have a good day. 5. We don't have much time.
2. tun — do — The verb 'tun' is used to indicate an action or activity being performed. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts to express the act of doing something.
■ 1. Was wirst du tun? 2. Ich werde es tun. 3. Lass es uns tun. 4. Was kann ich für Dich tun? 5. Was soll ich tun? ■ 1. What are you gonna do? 2. I'll do it. 3. Let's do it. 4. What can I do for you? 5. What do you want me to do?
3. sein — be — The verb 'sein' is used to indicate existence, identity, or characteristics of a subject. It is also used to form the passive voice and to indicate location or condition.
■ 1. Ich werde in Ordnung sein. 2. Ich werde da sein. 3. Ruhig sein. 4. Könnte sein. 5. Das kann doch nicht dein Ernst sein. ■ 1. I'll be fine. 2. I'll be there. 3. Be quiet. 4. Could be. 5. You can't be serious.
4. wissen — know — 'Wissen' refers to the understanding or awareness of information or facts. It is used to describe the possession of knowledge. This noun is neuter.
■ 1. Wie kannst du das Wissen? 2. Sie wissen, was ich meine? 3. Wir wissen es nicht. 4. Woher soll ich das wissen? 5. Wir wissen. ■ 1. How do you know that? 2. You know what I mean? 3. We don't know. 4. How should I know? 5. We know.
5. können — can — 'Können' is used to express the ability or possibility to do something. It is often used to talk about skills, talents, or permissions. It can also be used to make requests or ask for permission.
■ 1. Können Sie mich hören? 2. Können Sie das tun? 3. Können Sie das glauben? 4. Können wir reden? 5. Was können wir tun? ■ 1. Can you hear me? 2. Can you do that? 3. Can you believe it? 4. Can we talk? 5. What can we do?
6. bekommen — get — 'Bekommen' is used to indicate the action of receiving or obtaining something. It is commonly used in everyday conversations to express the act of getting something, whether it be physical objects, information, or opportunities.
■ 1. Ich werde es bekommen. 2. Du hast das bekommen? 3. Wo hast du es bekommen? 4. Was haben wir bekommen? 5. Wir haben Gesellschaft bekommen. ■ 1. I'll get it. 2. You got that? 3. Where did you get it? 4. What have we got? 5. We got company.
7. gehen — go, walk — 'Gehen' is used to indicate movement from one place to another. It can be used to describe walking, going by foot, or traveling by any means. It is a versatile verb that is commonly used in everyday conversation.
■ 1. Lass uns gehen. 2. Ich muss gehen. 3. Wohin gehen wir? 4. Lass mich gehen! 5. Komm lass uns gehen. 6. Lass uns gehen. 7. Ich werde gehen. 8. Nur gehen. 9. Wir gehen. 10. Gehen Sie diesen Weg. ■ 1. Let's go. 2. I have to go. 3. Where are we going? 4. Let me go! 5. Come on, let's go. 6. Let's walk. 7. I'll walk. 8. Just walk. 9. We walk. 10. Walk this way.
8. kommen — come, arrive — 'Kommen' is used to indicate the action of arriving at a location or coming to a specific place. It can also be used to express the act of coming or approaching in a general sense.
■ 1. Komm her. 2. Komm herein! 3. Ach komm schon. 4. Komm herrein. 5. Komm lass uns gehen. 6. Wann seid ihr angekommen? 7. Wir sind angekommen. 8. Ich bin gerade angekommen. 9. Wir sind gerade angekommen. 10. Gerade angekommen. ■ 1. Come here. 2. Come in. 3. Oh, come on. 4. Come on in. 5. Come on, let's go. 6. When did you arrive? 7. We've arrived. 8. I just arrived. 9. We just arrived. 10. Just arrived.
9. wollen — will, want, wish, intend — The verb 'wollen' is used to express desires, intentions, or wishes. It is commonly used to indicate what someone wants or plans to do in the future.
■ 1. Nennen Sie es, wie Sie wollen. 2. Du wolltest mich sehen? 3. Was wollen Sie? 4. Wollen sie einen Drink? 5. Falls Sie es wollen. 6. Ich wollte dich sehen. 7. Du wolltest mich sehen? 8. Ich wollte dir nur viel Glück wünschen. 9. Sie können alles tun, was Sie wollen. 10. Du wolltest mit mir sprechen? 11. Feiglinge können gehen, wenn sie wollen. 12. Und wie wollen Sie das machen? 13. Wie wollen Sie das machen? 14. Das ist es, was wir tun wollen. ■ 1. Call it what you will. 2. You wanted to see me? 3. What do they want? 4. Want a drink? 5. If you want. 6. I wanted to see you. 7. You wished to see me? 8. I just wanted to wish you good luck. 9. You can do anything you wish. 10. You wished to speak with me? 11. Cowards can leave, if they wish to go. 12. And how do you intend to do that? 13. How do you intend to do that? 14. That's what we intend to do.
10. denken — think, suppose — 'Denken' is used to express thoughts, opinions, beliefs, or assumptions. It can also be used to indicate consideration or reflection on a subject. It is a versatile verb that is commonly used in everyday conversation.
■ 1. Denk darüber nach. 2. Du denkst? 3. Das denkst du? 4. Was denkst du eigentlich, was Du hier machst? 5. Was denkst du? 6. Was soll ich denken? 7. Ich denke, es ist möglich. 8. Ich denke, ich sollte Ihnen danken. 9. Besser spät als nie, denke ich. 10. Ich denke, ich sollte dankbar sein. ■ 1. Think about it. 2. You think? 3. You think so? 4. What do you think you're doing? 5. What are you thinking? 6. What am I supposed to think? 7. I suppose it's possible. 8. I suppose I should thank you. 9. Better late than never, I suppose. 10. I suppose I should be grateful.
11. sehen — see, look, watch, behold — This verb is used to describe the action of perceiving visual information with the eyes. It can refer to simply seeing something, actively looking at something, or watching something for an extended period of time.
■ 1. Wir sehen uns. 2. Lassen Sie mich sehen. 3. Mal sehen. 4. Wir werden sehen. 5. Schön dich zu sehen. 6. Was sehen wir uns an? 7. Lass mich sehen. 8. Wie sehen Sie aus? 9. Sehen Sie scharf aus. 10. Sehen Sie das Bild an. 11. Ich kann das nicht sehen. 12. Hier, sehen Sie sich das an. 13. Will es sehen? 14. Beobachten und sehen. 15. Sehen Sie sich dieses an. ■ 1. See you. 2. Let me see. 3. Let's see. 4. We'll see. 5. Good to see you. 6. What are we looking at? 7. Let me look. 8. What do they look like? 9. Look sharp. 10. Look at the picture. 11. I can't watch this. 12. Here, watch this. 13. Want to watch? 14. Watch and see. 15. Watch this one.
12. aussehen — look — 'Aussehen' is used to describe the way someone or something looks. It refers to the appearance or outward impression of a person or object. This noun is neuter.
■ 1. Gut aussehen. 2. Ähnlich aussehend? ■ 1. Looking good. 2. Look familiar?
13. nehmen — take, adopt — 'Nehmen' is used to indicate the action of taking or adopting something. It can refer to physically taking an object, accepting an offer, or adopting a certain attitude or perspective.
■ 1. Nehmen Sie es einfach. 2. Ich nehme es. 3. Nehmen Sie ihn weg. 4. Ich übernehme es von hier aus. 5. Nehmen Sie sie. 6. Das Unternehmen plant die Einführung neuer Technologien. 7. Übernehmen, anpassen und verbessern. ■ 1. Take it easy. 2. I'll take it. 3. Take him away. 4. I'll take it from here. 5. Take them. 6. The company plans to adopt new technology. 7. Adopt, adapt and improve.
14. erzählen — tell — 'Erzählen' is used to convey a story or information to someone else. It is often used to recount events, share experiences, or narrate a tale. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts.
■ 1. Erzähl mir davon. 2. Lass mich dir etwas erzählen. 3. Warum erzählst du mir das? 4. Erzähle mir etwas. 5. Erzähl mir was passiert ist. ■ 1. Tell me about it. 2. Let me tell you something. 3. Why are you telling me this? 4. Tell me something. 5. Tell me what happened.
15. sagen — say, tell — The verb 'sagen' is used to communicate information or thoughts verbally to someone else. It is commonly used to report speech or convey a message from one person to another.
■ 1. Ich weiß nicht, was ich sagen soll. 2. Was kann ich sagen? 3. Was willst du mir sagen? 4. Was würdest du sagen? 5. Wie kannst du das sagen? 6. Ich werde Ihnen sagen, was. 7. Ich werde Ihnen sagen. 8. Ich kann es dir nicht sagen. 9. Ich kann sagen. 10. Ich werde es ihm sagen. ■ 1. I don't know what to say. 2. What can I say? 3. What do you want me to say? 4. What'd you say? 5. How can you say that? 6. I'll tell you what. 7. I'll tell you. 8. I can't tell you. 9. I can tell. 10. I'll tell him.
16. müssen — need — The verb 'müssen' is used to express necessity or obligation. It is often used to indicate that something needs to be done or that someone must do something in order to achieve a desired outcome.
■ 1. Wir müssen gehen. 2. Das müssen Sie sehen. 3. Das ist alles, was Sie wissen müssen. 4. Wir müssen umziehen. 5. Es gibt etwas, das Sie wissen müssen. ■ 1. We need to go. 2. You need to see this. 3. That's all you need to know. 4. We need to move. 5. There's something you need to know.
17. machen — make, render — The verb 'machen' is used to describe the action of creating or producing something, as well as transforming or changing something. It can also be used to indicate causing something to happen or carrying out an action.
■ 1. Welchen Unterschied macht es? 2. Ich machte einen Fehler. 3. Das macht Sinn. 4. Macht Sinn. 5. Es macht keinen Sinn. 6. Die Medikamente machten ihn bewegungslos. ■ 1. What difference does it make? 2. I made a mistake. 3. That makes sense. 4. Makes sense. 5. It doesn't make sense. 6. The medication rendered him inert.
18. gefallen — please — 'Gefallen' is used to express liking or approval of something. It is often used to indicate that something is pleasing or enjoyable to someone.
■ 1. Ich versuche zu gefallen. ■ 1. I aim to please.
19. lieben — love, adore — The verb 'lieben' is used to express deep affection or strong feelings of love towards someone or something. It conveys a sense of adoration and emotional attachment.
■ 1. Ich liebe dich. 2. Ich liebe es. 3. Ich liebe dich auch. 4. Ich liebe dich so sehr. 5. Liebst du mich? 6. Sie lieben dich. 7. Sie liebt dich. 8. Er liebt dich. 9. Er liebt sie. 10. Die Familie liebte ihr Haustier Paco. ■ 1. I love you. 2. I love it. 3. I love you, too. 4. I love you so much. 5. Do you love me? 6. They adore you. 7. She adores you. 8. He adores you. 9. He adores her. 10. The family adored their pet Paco.
20. geben — give — 'Geben' is used to indicate the action of transferring something to someone else. It is a common verb in German and is used in various contexts to express the act of giving or providing something to another person.
■ 1. Geben Sie uns eine Minute. 2. Geben Sie mir was. 3. Können Sie uns eine Minute geben? 4. Geben oder nehmen. 5. Lassen Sie mich Ihnen einen Rat geben. ■ 1. Give us a minute. 2. Give me something. 3. Can you give us a minute? 4. Give or take. 5. Let me give you some advice.
21. bedeuten — mean — 'Bedeuten' is used to express the significance or interpretation of something. It is commonly used to convey the meaning or implication of a word, phrase, or action in a given context.
■ 1. Was bedeutet das? 2. Was soll das bedeuten? 3. Bedeutung was? 4. Was zur Hölle bedeutet das? 5. Du weisst, was das bedeutet? ■ 1. What does that mean? 2. What is that supposed to mean? 3. Meaning what? 4. What the hell does that mean? 5. You know what that means?
22. danken — thank — The verb 'danken' is used to express gratitude or appreciation towards someone or something. It is commonly used to say thank you or to show acknowledgment for a kind gesture or action.
■ 1. Danke schön. 2. Danke mein Herr. 3. Vielen Dank. 4. Oh danke. 5. Gott sei Dank. ■ 1. Thank you. 2. Thank you, sir. 3. Thank you so much. 4. Oh, thank you. 5. Thank God.
23. helfen — help, aid, assist — The verb 'helfen' is used to indicate providing assistance or aid to someone in need. It is commonly used to express the act of helping others in various situations, whether it be physical, emotional, or practical support.
■ 1. Kann ich Ihnen helfen? 2. Lass mich dir helfen. 3. Kann ich dir helfen? 4. Wie kann ich dir helfen? 5. Ich werde dir helfen. 6. Darf ich Ihnen helfen? 7. Du wirst mir helfen. 8. Ich werde helfen. 9. Sie tat das Notwendige, um zu helfen. 10. Ich werde Ihnen helfen. ■ 1. Can I help you? 2. Let me help you. 3. May I help you? 4. How can I help you? 5. I'll help you. 6. May I assist you? 7. You will assist me. 8. I will assist. 9. She did the needful to assist. 10. I will assist you.
24. finden — locate — 'Finden' is used to express the action of locating something or someone. It is commonly used to indicate the act of discovering the whereabouts of an object or person.
■ 1. Wo befinden Sie sich? 2. Können Sie sie finden? 3. Wir haben das Instrument ihrer Zerstörung gefunden. 4. Finden Sie Überlebende des Fila-Virus. ■ 1. Where are they located? 2. Can you locate them? 3. We've located the instrument of their destruction. 4. Locate Fila virus survivors.
25. arbeiten — work, operate — The verb 'arbeiten' is used to describe the action of working or operating. It can refer to physical labor, mental effort, or the functioning of a machine or system. It is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts.
■ 1. Ich arbeite dran. 2. Ich arbeite. 3. Lass uns zur Arbeit gehen. 4. Für wen arbeiten Sie? 5. Wir arbeiten daran. 6. Ich arbeite nicht so. 7. Der Mitarbeiter war nicht qualifiziert, die Maschine zu bedienen. 8. Das Unternehmen arbeitet mit einer geringen Marge. 9. Der Bauarbeiter bediente schwere Maschinen. 10. Das Werkzeug arbeitet mit pneumatischem Druck. ■ 1. I'm working on it. 2. I'm working. 3. Let's get to work. 4. Who do you work for? 5. We're working on it. 6. I don't operate that way. 7. The employee was unqualified to operate the machinery. 8. The company operates on a small margin. 9. The construction worker operated heavy machinery. 10. The tool operates using pneumatic pressure.
26. nennen — call — The verb 'nennen' is used to refer to the act of giving a name or title to someone or something. It is commonly used to identify or label people, objects, places, or concepts.
■ 1. Nennen Sie mich nicht so. 2. Wie nennt man es? 3. Nennen. 4. Wie nennt man das? 5. Wie nennst du das? ■ 1. Don't call me that. 2. What do you call it? 3. Call it. 4. What do you call that? 5. What do you call this?
27. warten — wait — 'Warten' is used to describe the action of staying in one place or delaying an action until a specific time or event occurs. It is commonly used to express patience or anticipation for something to happen.
■ 1. Warten Sie eine Minute. 2. Warten Sie hier. 3. Worauf wartest du? 4. Warte warte. 5. Nein, warte. ■ 1. Wait a minute. 2. Wait here. 3. What are you waiting for? 4. Wait, wait. 5. No, wait.
28. sprechen — talk, speak — The verb 'sprechen' is used to convey the action of communicating verbally with others. It is commonly used to describe the act of talking or speaking in various contexts, such as in conversations, presentations, or discussions.
■ 1. Kann ich mit Ihnen sprechen? 2. Kann ich kurz mit Ihnen sprechen? 3. Es gibt nichts zu besprechen. 4. Wir haben darüber gesprochen. 5. Ich möchte mit Dir sprechen. 6. Sprechen Sie Englisch? 7. Vom Teufel sprechen. 8. Sprechen Sie lauter. 9. Sie sprechen Englisch? 10. Sprechen Sie mit mir. ■ 1. Can I talk to you? 2. Can I talk to you for a second? 3. There's nothing to talk about. 4. We talked about this. 5. I'd like to talk to you. 6. Do you speak English? 7. Speak of the devil. 8. Speak up. 9. You speak English? 10. Speak to me.
29. stellen — put, pose — The verb 'stellen' is used to indicate the action of putting or posing something in a specific position or location. It can be used in various contexts to describe the act of placing an object or person in a particular place.
■ 1. Stell es auf. 2. Stell es hier ab. 3. Stell es da drüben hin. 4. Stellen Sie es auf den Lautsprecher. 5. Wie stelle ich das dar? 6. Die Hydra stellte eine gewaltige Herausforderung dar. 7. Sie stellte dem Publikum eine rhetorische Frage. 8. Die Chemikalien stellten eine gefährliche Gefahr dar. 9. Der Desperado stellte eine Bedrohung für die Stadt dar. 10. Er stellte eine Gefahr für die Nachbarschaft dar. ■ 1. Put it up. 2. Put it here. 3. Put it over there. 4. Put it on speaker. 5. How do I put this? 6. The hydra posed a formidable challenge. 7. She posed a rhetorical question to the audience. 8. The chemicals posed a hazardous threat. 9. The desperado posed a threat to the town. 10. He posed a menace to the neighborhood.
30. dauern — last — The verb 'dauern' is used to indicate the duration or length of time that something lasts or continues. It is commonly used to describe the duration of events, activities, or situations.
■ 1. Es wird nicht von Dauer sein. 2. Wie lange wird es dauern? 3. Es hat Spaß gemacht, solange es dauerte. 4. Es wird nicht lange dauern. 5. Aber es wird nicht von Dauer sein. ■ 1. It won't last. 2. How long will it last? 3. It was fun while it lasted. 4. It won't last long. 5. But it won't last.
31. halten — keep, hold, last, stick — This verb is used to indicate the action of keeping something in a specific place or position, holding onto something physically or emotionally, lasting for a certain period of time, or sticking to a particular course of action or belief.
■ 1. Behalte es. 2. Halt deine Augen offen. 3. Halte mich auf dem Laufenden. 4. Halten Sie es ruhig. 5. Kannst du ein Geheimnis für dich behalten? 6. Festhalten. 7. Halte es. 8. Halten. 9. Still halten. 10. Halte das. 11. Wie lange hat es gehalten? 12. Du wirst keine Woche durchhalten. 13. Wir müssen zusammenhalten. 14. Wir halten zusammen. 15. Wir halten uns an den Plan. 16. Wir sollten zusammenhalten. 17. Halten Sie sich einfach an den Plan. ■ 1. Keep it. 2. Keep your eyes open. 3. Keep me posted. 4. Keep it down. 5. Can you keep a secret? 6. Hold on. 7. Hold it. 8. Hold up. 9. Hold still. 10. Hold this. 11. How long did it last? 12. You won't last a week. 13. We have to stick together. 14. We stick together. 15. We stick to the plan. 16. We should stick together. 17. Just stick to the plan.
32. fühlen — feel — 'Fühlen' is used to describe the act of perceiving or experiencing emotions, sensations, or physical touch. It can also refer to having a sense of empathy or understanding towards others.
■ 1. Wie fühlen Sie sich? 2. Wie fühlst du dich? 3. Ich kann es fühlen. 4. Ich weiß wie du dich fühlst. 5. Besser fühlen? ■ 1. How are you feeling? 2. How you feeling? 3. I can feel it. 4. I know how you feel. 5. Feeling better?
33. glauben — believe, suppose — 'Glauben' is used to express belief or supposition in a statement or idea. It is often used to convey trust in something or someone, or to indicate a personal opinion or assumption.
■ 1. Ich glaube es nicht. 2. Ich kann es nicht glauben. 3. Ich glaube dir nicht. 4. Ich glaube Ihnen. 5. Ich glaube das nicht. 6. Ja, das glaube ich. 7. Warum, glauben Sie, ist das so? 8. Und ich soll dir glauben? 9. Das soll ich glauben? 10. Das glaube ich nicht. ■ 1. I don't believe it. 2. I can't believe it. 3. I don't believe you. 4. I believe you. 5. I don't believe this. 6. Yes, I suppose it is. 7. Why do you suppose that is? 8. And I'm supposed to believe you? 9. I'm supposed to believe that? 10. I don't suppose so.
34. bleiben — stay, remain — 'Bleiben' is used to indicate staying in a specific location or remaining in a certain state or condition. It can also be used to express the idea of continuing to be in a particular situation or position.
■ 1. Du bleibst hier. 2. Ich bleibe. 3. Ich werde bleiben. 4. Ich bleibe hier. 5. Wir können nicht hier bleiben. 6. Das bleibt abzuwarten. 7. Bleiben Sie ruhig. 8. Bitte bleiben Sie ruhig. 9. Sitzen bleiben. 10. Nun, das bleibt abzuwarten. ■ 1. You stay here. 2. I'm staying. 3. I'll stay. 4. I'm staying here. 5. We can't stay here. 6. That remains to be seen. 7. Remain calm. 8. Please remain calm. 9. Remain seated. 10. Well, that remains to be seen.
35. zuhören — listen — This verb is used to describe the action of paying attention to sounds or spoken words. It implies actively engaging with what is being heard and focusing on the speaker or source of the sound.
■ 1. Einfach zuhören. 2. Wirst du mir zuhören? 3. Dir zuhören. 4. Danke fürs Zuhören. 5. Du musst mir zuhören. ■ 1. Just listen. 2. Will you listen to me? 3. Listen to you. 4. Thanks for listening. 5. You have to listen to me.
36. verstehen — understand — 'Verstehen' is used to convey the ability to comprehend or grasp information, ideas, or concepts. It is often used to indicate a deep level of understanding or empathy towards a person or situation.
■ 1. Ich verstehe nicht. 2. Ich verstehe. 3. Verstehst du? 4. Du verstehst? 5. Du verstehst es nicht. ■ 1. I don't understand. 2. I understand. 3. Do you understand? 4. You understand? 5. You don't understand.
37. hören — hear, listen — The verb 'hören' is used to describe the act of perceiving sound through the ears. It can refer to both the physical act of hearing as well as the intentional act of listening to something specific.
■ 1. Können Sie mich hören? 2. Ich kann dich nicht hören. 3. Es tut mir leid, das zu hören. 4. Froh das zu hören. 5. Lass es uns hören. 6. Hören Sie sich das an. 7. Nicht hören. 8. Hören Sie, hören Sie. 9. Hören Sie mir sehr aufmerksam zu. 10. Hören Sie, es tut mir leid. ■ 1. Can you hear me? 2. I can't hear you. 3. I'm sorry to hear that. 4. Glad to hear it. 5. Let's hear it. 6. Listen to this. 7. No, listen. 8. Listen, listen. 9. Listen to me very carefully. 10. Listen, I'm sorry.
38. merken — remember — 'Merken' is used to indicate the act of remembering or noticing something. It is often used in everyday conversation to express the idea of keeping something in mind or being aware of a particular detail.
■ 1. Merk dir das? 2. Das muss ich mir merken. 3. Das muss man sich merken. 4. Merken Sie sich diesen Namen. 5. Merk dir das, okay? ■ 1. Remember this? 2. I'll have to remember that. 3. You have to remember that. 4. Remember that name. 5. Remember that, okay?
39. fragen — ask — 'Fragen' is used to inquire about information or opinions from someone else. It is commonly used in conversations to seek clarification, advice, or permission. This verb is essential for communication and expressing curiosity.
■ 1. Warum fragst du? 2. Darf ich Sie etwas fragen? 3. Lass mich dich etwas fragen. 4. Kann ich dir eine Frage stellen? 5. Frag nicht. ■ 1. Why do you ask? 2. Can I ask you something? 3. Let me ask you something. 4. Can I ask you a question? 5. Don't ask.
40. besitzen — own — 'Besitzen' is used to indicate possession or ownership of something. It is commonly used to express that someone has something in their possession or that they own a particular item or object.
■ 1. Ich besitze dich. 2. Ich besitze es. 3. Besitze es. 4. Er besitzt es. 5. Wir besitzen es. ■ 1. I own you. 2. I own it. 3. Own it. 4. He owns it. 5. We own it.
41. zeigen — show, point, reveal, indicate — The verb 'zeigen' is used to indicate or reveal something, often by physically pointing or showing it. It is commonly used to express the action of presenting or displaying something to someone else.
■ 1. Ich werde Ihnen zeigen. 2. Ich will Dir etwas zeigen. 3. Lass es mich dir zeigen. 4. Lass mich dir etwas zeigen. 5. Ich möchte dir etwas zeigen. 6. Zeigen Sie mir einfach die richtige Richtung. 7. Das Schild zeigte „das weg“. 8. Die Pfeile zeigten nach innen zum Ziel. 9. Er zeigte mit dem Zeigefinger. 10. Worauf zeigt er? 11. Das Stethoskop zeigte ein Murmeln. 12. Ihr langes Gespräch zeigte, dass sie eine Gesprächspartnerin war. 13. Die Zahnröntgenaufnahme zeigte einen Hohlraum. 14. Die Thorakotomie zeigte das Ausmaß der Verletzung. 15. Das Luminol zeigte Spuren von Blut. 16. Die Tilde wurde verwendet, um eine Verneinung anzuzeigen. 17. Der Ölmessstab zeigte einen niedrigen Ölstand an. 18. Der Poststempel zeigte das Datum an. 19. Das mmhmm des Publikums zeigte Zustimmung. 20. Der Ping zeigte eine neue Nachricht an. ■ 1. I'll show you. 2. I want to show you something. 3. Let me show you. 4. Let me show you something. 5. I wanna show you something. 6. Just point me in the right direction. 7. The sign pointed 'thataway'. 8. The arrows pointed inwards toward the target. 9. He pointed with his forefinger. 10. What's he pointing at? 11. The stethoscope revealed a murmur. 12. Their long chat revealed her as a conversationalist. 13. The dental X-ray revealed a cavity. 14. The thoracotomy revealed the extent of the injury. 15. The luminol revealed traces of blood. 16. The tilde was used to indicate negation. 17. The dipstick indicated low oil. 18. The postmark indicated the date. 19. The mmhmm of the audience indicated approval. 20. The ping indicated a new message.
42. versuchen — try, attempt — 'Versuchen' is used to convey the action of making an effort to do something or achieve a goal. It implies an attempt or effort to accomplish a task, without guaranteeing success.
■ 1. Ich werde es versuchen. 2. Ich versuche es. 3. Ich habe es versucht. 4. Versuch es. 5. Versuchen Sie es mit mir. 6. Versuchen Sie nicht, Ihr Gerät anzupassen. 7. Ich versuche es. 8. Selbstmordversuch. 9. Der Dacoit versuchte einen Raubüberfall. 10. Sie versuchte einen Bunt, scheiterte aber. ■ 1. I'll try. 2. I'm trying. 3. I tried. 4. Try it. 5. Try me. 6. Do not attempt to adjust your set. 7. I am attempting to do so. 8. Attempted suicide. 9. The dacoit attempted a robbery. 10. She attempted a bunt but missed.
43. bewegen — move, persuade, budge — 'Bewegen' is used to describe the action of physically moving something or someone from one place to another. It can also refer to causing someone to change their opinion or feelings on a particular matter.
■ 1. Beweg dich nicht. 2. Bewege es! 3. Bleib in Bewegung. 4. Komm schon, beweg dich! 5. Ich kann mich nicht bewegen. 6. Es wird sich nicht bewegen. 7. Der Türnagel lässt sich nicht bewegen. ■ 1. Don't move. 2. Move it! 3. Keep moving. 4. Come on, move! 5. I can't move. 6. It won't budge. 7. The doornail won't budge.
44. leben — live — 'Leben' refers to the concept of existence and the state of being alive. It is used to describe the experience of living and all that encompasses it. This German noun is neuter.
■ 1. Ich kann damit leben. 2. Ich werde leben. 3. Ich kann so nicht leben. 4. Ich möchte leben. 5. Er wird leben. ■ 1. I can live with that. 2. I'll live. 3. I can't live like this. 4. I want to live. 5. He'll live.
45. starten — launch — The verb 'starten' is used to describe the action of beginning or initiating something, such as a project, event, or journey. It is often used in the context of starting a new business, launching a product, or commencing a race.
■ 1. Starten Sie, wenn Sie bereit sind. 2. Bereiten Sie sich auf den Start vor. 3. Startsequenz eingeleitet. 4. Startbereit. 5. Starten Sie Vipern. ■ 1. Launch when ready. 2. Prepare to launch. 3. Launch sequence initiated. 4. Ready to launch. 5. Launch Vipers.
46. verwenden — use — 'Verwenden' is used to indicate the action of utilizing something for a specific purpose. It is commonly used in everyday language to express the act of making use of an object, tool, or resource.
■ 1. Hier, verwenden Sie dies. 2. Ich werde es verwenden. 3. Verwenden Sie es bei guter Gesundheit. 4. Wissen Sie, wie man eines davon verwendet? 5. Ich weiß nicht, wie ich es verwenden soll. ■ 1. Here, use this. 2. I'm gonna use it. 3. Use it in good health. 4. You know how to use one of these? 5. I don't know how to use it.
47. treffen — meet, strike — 'Treffen' is used to describe the act of meeting someone or something, or to strike a target. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe hitting a goal or achieving a result.
■ 1. Ich werde dich dort treffen. 2. Gut dich zu treffen. 3. Haben wir uns getroffen? 4. Wir haben uns getroffen. 5. ES war schön dich zu treffen. 6. Du hast mich getroffen. 7. Vom Blitz getroffen? 8. Der Turm wurde vom Blitz getroffen. ■ 1. I'll meet you there. 2. Good to meet you. 3. Have we met? 4. We've met. 5. It was nice to meet you. 6. You struck me. 7. Struck by lightning? 8. The steeple was struck by lightning.
48. laufen — run — The verb 'laufen' is used to describe the action of moving quickly on foot. It can refer to running for exercise, running to catch something, or simply moving at a fast pace.
■ 1. Lauf nicht! 2. Lauf nicht weg. 3. Warum bist du weggelaufen? 4. Komm, lauf! 5. Sie ist weggelaufen. ■ 1. Don't run! 2. Don't run away. 3. Why did you run away? 4. Come on, run! 5. She ran away.
49. spielen — play, gamble — 'Spielen' is used to describe engaging in activities such as playing games, sports, or musical instruments. It can also refer to gambling or taking risks. It is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts.
■ 1. Lass uns spielen. 2. Gut gespielt. 3. Was spielst du? 4. Spielen Sie? 5. Ball spielen! 6. Ich spiele nicht. 7. Spielen Sie gern? 8. Du spielst? 9. Spielst du? 10. Du spielst gerne? ■ 1. Let's play. 2. Well played. 3. What are you playing at? 4. Do you play? 5. Play ball! 6. I don't gamble. 7. Do you like to gamble? 8. You gamble? 9. Do you gamble? 10. You like to gamble?
50. beenden — finish, cease — 'Beenden' is used to indicate the completion or conclusion of an action or process. It is often used to express the idea of finishing or ending something.
■ 1. Beende es. 2. Lass uns das beenden. 3. Alles beendet. 4. Beende die Aufgabe. 5. Wir werden das später beenden. ■ 1. Finish it. 2. Let's finish this. 3. All finished. 4. Finish the job. 5. We'll finish this later.
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