laufen
to run / to walk
An irregular verb with au→äu stem change. Means 'to run' or colloquially 'to walk'. Uses 'sein' in Perfekt (movement verb).
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | laufe |
| du | läufst |
| er/sie/es | läuft |
| wir | laufen |
| ihr | lauft |
| sie/Sie | laufen |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | lief |
| du | liefst |
| er/sie/es | lief |
| wir | liefen |
| ihr | lieft |
| sie/Sie | liefen |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| sein | gelaufen |
z.B.: Ich bin gelaufen
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| lauf(e) | lauft | laufen Sie |
Example Sentences
Die Kinder laufen im Park.
The children are running in the park.
Wie läuft es bei der Arbeit?
How's it going at work?
Usage Tips
Stem change: ich laufe, but du läufst, er läuft. In Southern German, 'laufen' often means 'to walk' (not run).
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