vergessen
to forget
An inseparable prefix verb (ver- + gessen) with e→i stem change. Past participle: vergessen (no ge-!). One of the most common verbs in daily speech.
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | vergesse |
| du | vergisst |
| er/sie/es | vergisst |
| wir | vergessen |
| ihr | vergesst |
| sie/Sie | vergessen |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | vergaß |
| du | vergaßt |
| er/sie/es | vergaß |
| wir | vergaßen |
| ihr | vergaßt |
| sie/Sie | vergaßen |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| haben | vergessen |
z.B.: Ich habe vergessen
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| vergiss | vergesst | vergessen Sie |
Example Sentences
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel vergessen.
I forgot my key.
Vergiss nicht, Milch zu kaufen!
Don't forget to buy milk!
Usage Tips
No ge- in past participle (inseparable ver-): 'Ich habe es vergessen' (not 'gevergessen'). Stem change: du vergisst.
Common Mistakes
Adding ge-: 'Ich habe es gevergessen'
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