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Welcome to the lesson on '''Subject and Verb''' in German! Understanding the relationship between the subject and verb is essential for forming basic sentences. As we dive into this topic, you'll find that the German language has its own rhythm and rules, and once you grasp them, you'll be able to express yourself with clarity and confidence.
In this lesson, we'll cover:
* The definition of subject and verb
* The structure of basic sentences in German
* Examples to illustrate how subjects and verbs work together
* Practical exercises to reinforce your learning


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As a beginner in German, starting with basic sentence structures is fundamental. In this lesson, you will learn how to form simple sentences with subject and verb. Understanding these concepts will serve as a foundation to build more complex sentences in the future.
=== The Basics of Subject and Verb ===
 
In German, as in English, every complete sentence must have at least a subject and a verb. The '''subject''' is the noun or pronoun that performs the action, while the '''verb''' describes what action is happening. This fundamental structure is crucial in constructing meaningful sentences.
 
==== What is the Subject? ====
 
The subject of a sentence is the person or thing that is doing the action. In German sentences, the subject usually comes first, especially in simple statements.
 
'''Examples of Subjects:'''
 
* '''Ich''' (I)
 
* '''Du''' (You - singular informal)
 
* '''Er''' (He)
 
* '''Sie''' (She)
 
* '''Es''' (It)
 
* '''Wir''' (We)
 
* '''Ihr''' (You - plural informal)
 
* '''Sie''' (They)
 
* '''Sie''' (You - formal)


==== What is the Verb? ====


<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/German/Grammar/Noun-and-Gender|Noun and Gender]] & [[Language/German/Grammar/Possessive-Case-in-German|Possessive Case in German]].</span>
The verb is the action word in the sentence. In German, verbs are conjugated to reflect the subject. This means that the form of the verb changes depending on who is performing the action.
== Subject ==


In a basic sentence, the subject is the element that performs the action or that is being talked about. In German, the subject usually comes before the verb. For example:
'''Examples of Verbs:'''


* "Ich esse" (I eat)
* '''sein''' (to be)
* "Du trinkst" (You drink)
* "Er läuft" (He runs)
* "Sie schreibt" (She writes)
* "Es regnet" (It rains)
* "Wir sprechen Deutsch" (We speak German)
* "Ihr lernt schnell" (You learn quickly)
* "Sie spielen Tennis" (They play tennis)


As you can see in these examples, the subject is always in the nominative case. This is a concept that we will explore further in a future lesson.
* '''haben''' (to have)


== Verb ==
* '''gehen''' (to go)


The verb is the element that indicates the action or state of being. In German, it usually comes after the subject. However, in some cases, the verb can come first to express a particular emphasis or to form a question.
* '''essen''' (to eat)


* "Ich trinke" (I drink)
* '''trinken''' (to drink)
* "Du isst den Apfel" (You eat the apple)
* "Er spielt Fußball" (He plays soccer)
* "Sie liest ein Buch" (She reads a book)
* "Es gibt viele Leute" (There are many people)
* "Wir lernen Deutsch" (We learn German)
* "Ihr habt Hunger" (You are hungry)
* "Sie sprechen Englisch" (They speak English)


=== Verb conjugation for regular verbs ===
=== Sentence Structure in German ===


Verbs in German can be classified into regular and irregular. Regular verbs follow a set pattern to form their different tenses and modes. In the present tense, for example, regular verbs follow this structure:
The basic structure of a German sentence is relatively straightforward:


* Subject (nominative case) + Verb stem + conjugation ending
'''Subject + Verb'''


Here are some examples of present tense conjugation for regular verbs:
This structure is usually maintained in simple sentences. Let’s look at some examples:


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{| class="wikitable"
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ich bin. || ɪç bɪn || I am.
|-
| Du hast. || du hast || You have.
|-
| Er geht. || eːɐ̯ ɡeːt || He goes.
|-
| Sie isst. || ziː ɪst || She eats.
|-
| Wir trinken. || viːɐ̯ ˈtʁɪŋkən || We drink.
|-
| Ihr seid. || iːʁ zaɪt || You are.
|-
| Sie kommen. || ziː ˈkɔmən || They come.
|-
| Sie sprechen. || ziː ˈʃpʁɛçən || You (formal) speak.
|}
To emphasize how important this structure is, let’s break it down further.
=== Example Sentences ===
Here are 20 more examples that illustrate the subject-verb relationship in various contexts:
{| class="wikitable"
! German !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ich spiele. || ɪç ˈʃpiːlə || I play.
|-
| Du lernst. || du lɛʁnst || You learn.
|-
| Er sieht. || eːɐ̯ ziːt || He sees.
|-
| Sie tanzt. || ziː tants || She dances.
|-
| Es regnet. || ɛs ˈʁeːɡnɛt || It is raining.
|-
| Wir singen. || viːɐ̯ ˈzɪŋən || We sing.
|-
| Ihr spielt. || iːʁ ˈʃpiːlt || You (plural) play.
|-
| Sie arbeiten. || ziː ˈaʁbaɪtən || They work.
|-
|-
| Ich spiele || [ɪç ˈʃpiːlə] || I play
 
| Ich möchte. || ɪç ˈmøːçtə || I want.
 
|-
|-
| Du lernst || [du ˈlɛrnst] || You learn
 
| Du fährst. || du fɛːʁst || You drive.
 
|-
|-
| Er schläft || [eːɐ̯ ˈʃlɛft] || He sleeps
 
| Er hört. || eːɐ̯ hœʁt || He hears.
 
|-
|-
| Sie tanzt || [zi ˈtant͡sən] || She dances
 
| Sie schreibt. || ziː ʃʁaɪpt || She writes.
 
|-
|-
| Es regnet || [ɛs ˈʁɛɡnət] || It rains
 
| Es funktioniert. || ɛs fʊŋktsi̯oˈniːʁt || It works.
 
|-
|-
| Wir arbeiten || [vɪʁ aɐ̯ˈbaɪtn̩] || We work
 
| Wir essen. || viːɐ̯ ˈɛsn̩ || We eat.
 
|-
|-
| Ihr sprecht || [iːɐ̯ ˈʃpʁɛçt] || You speak (informal plural)
 
| Ihr kommt. || iːʁ kɔmt || You (plural) come.
 
|-
|-
| Sie hören || [ziː ˈhøːrən] || They listen
 
| Sie lesen. || ziː ˈleːzn̩ || They read.
 
|-
 
| Ich finde. || ɪç ˈfɪndə || I find.
 
|-
 
| Du schreibst. || du ʃʁaɪpst || You write.
 
|-
 
| Er spielt. || eːɐ̯ ˈʃpiːlt || He plays.
 
|-
 
| Sie sagt. || ziː zaɪt || She says.
 
|}
|}


As you can see, almost all regular verbs in the present tense end with the letters "-e" or "-st" for the second person singular (Du), and "-t" or "-en" for the third person singular (Er/Sie/Es).
=== Exercises to Practice Subject and Verb ===
 
Now that you have been introduced to the subject and verb structure, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Here are '''10 exercises''' for you to practice.


Knowing the conjugation pattern for regular verbs will allow you to form simple sentences that express the action being performed by the subject.
==== Exercise 1: Identifying the Subject and Verb ====


== Subject-verb agreement ==
For each sentence below, identify the subject and the verb.


In German, the form of the verb changes depending on the subject. That means that verbs are conjugated according to the number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third) of the subject. For example:
1. Ich habe einen Hund.


* "Ich spiele" (I play)
2. Sie tanzen im Park. 
* "Du spielst" (You play)
* "Er/sie/es spielt" (He/she/it plays)
* "Wir spielen" (We play)
* "Ihr spielt" (You play - informal plural)
* "Sie spielen" (They play)


As you can see, in the first and third-person singular, the verb stem is different. Similarly, in the second-person singular and informal plural, the verb stem remains the same as the infinitive. In the first, second, and third-person plural, the verb conjugation ends in "-en".
3. Er fährt mit dem Bus.


== Negation ==
4. Wir lernen Deutsch. 


To form a negative sentence in German, you have to use the word "nicht" (not) after the subject or after the first verb in the sentence. For example:
5. Es schneit heute. 


* "Ich spiele nicht" (I do not play)
'''Answers:'''
* "Du isst den Apfel nicht" (You do not eat the apple)
* "Wir lernen nicht Deutsch" (We do not learn German)
* "Sie spricht nicht Englisch" (She does not speak English)


== Word order ==
1. Subject: Ich; Verb: habe


In a typical German sentence, the word order is as follows:
2. Subject: Sie; Verb: tanzen


Subject (nominative case) + Verb + Object (accusative case)
3. Subject: Er; Verb: fährt


However, this structure is not fixed, and the position of the object can change depending on the context or emphasis.
4. Subject: Wir; Verb: lernen


For example:
5. Subject: Es; Verb: schneit


* "Ich trinke den Saft" (I drink the juice)
==== Exercise 2: Complete the Sentence ====
* "Den Saft trinke ich" (The juice, I drink)
* "Ich arbeite in der Firma" (I work at the company)
* "In der Firma arbeite ich" (At the company, I work)


As you can see, the word order changes to emphasize the object of the sentence or the place where the action takes place.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.


== Exercises ==
1. Ich ___ (spielen) im Garten. 


Practice forming basic sentences with subject and verb by using the following vocabulary:
2. Du ___ (lernen) schnell. 


* Ich (I)
3. Er ___ (essen) einen Apfel. 
* Du (You)
* Er (He)
* Sie (She)
* Es (It)
* Wir (We)
* Ihr (You - informal plural)
* Sie (They)
* spielen (to play)
* lernen (to learn)
* essen (to eat)
* trinken (to drink)
* arbeiten (to work)
* sprechen (to speak)


# Form sentences with the new vocabulary, following the subject-verb-object word order.
4. Wir ___ (trinken) Wasser.
# Practice negating the sentences using the word "nicht".


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5. Sie ___ (singen) ein Lied. 
==Sources==
 
* [https://germanwithlaura.com/german-word-order/ German Word Order: Your Essential Guide | German with Laura]
'''Answers:'''
* [https://learngerman.dw.com/en/sentence-construction-subject/l-37382992/gr-38306217 Sentence construction: subject | Grammar - Learn German - DW]
 
* [https://blog.lingoda.com/en/how-to-form-basic-german-sentences/ The basic German sentence structure - Lingoda]
1. spiele
 
2. lernst
 
3. isst
 
4. trinken
 
5. singen
 
==== Exercise 3: Sentence Construction ====
 
Create a complete sentence using the following subjects and verbs.
 
1. (Ich, essen) 
 
2. (Du, tanzen) 
 
3. (Sie, spielen) 
 
4. (Wir, lernen) 
 
5. (Er, gehen) 
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Ich esse.
 
2. Du tanzt.
 
3. Sie spielen.
 
4. Wir lernen.
 
5. Er geht.
 
==== Exercise 4: True or False ====
 
Determine if the following statements are true or false.
 
1. "Ich sind" is a correct sentence. 
 
2. "Er läuft" is a complete sentence. 
 
3. "Wir haben" needs an object to be complete. 
 
4. "Sie trinken" is correct. 
 
5. "Es ist" is a valid sentence. 
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. False
 
2. True
 
3. False (it can be complete as is)
 
4. True
 
5. True
 
==== Exercise 5: Verb Conjugation ====
 
Conjugate the verb "gehen" (to go) for the following subjects.
 
1. Ich 
 
2. Du 
 
3. Er 
 
4. Wir 
 
5. Sie 
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. gehe
 
2. gehst
 
3. geht
 
4. gehen
 
5. gehen
 
==== Exercise 6: Match the Sentence with English Translation ====
 
Match the German sentences with their English translations.
 
1. Ich arbeite. 
 
2. Du spielst. 
 
3. Er liest. 
 
4. Wir singen. 
 
5. Sie tanzen. 
 
A. You play. 
 
B. I work. 
 
C. He reads. 
 
D. We sing. 
 
E. They dance.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1 - B
 
2 - A
 
3 - C
 
4 - D
 
5 - E
 
==== Exercise 7: Create Negative Sentences ====
 
Transform the following sentences into negative statements.
 
1. Ich spiele. 
 
2. Du lernst. 
 
3. Er geht. 
 
4. Wir essen. 
 
5. Sie trinken. 
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Ich spiele nicht.
 
2. Du lernst nicht.
 
3. Er geht nicht.
 
4. Wir essen nicht.
 
5. Sie trinken nicht.
 
==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Subjects ====
 
Choose the correct subject to complete the sentences.
 
1. ___ (You - informal) gehst nach Hause. 
 
2. ___ (They) spielen im Garten. 
 
3. ___ (He) isst einen Kuchen. 
 
4. ___ (We) lernen zusammen. 
 
5. ___ (She) liest ein Buch. 
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Du
 
2. Sie
 
3. Er
 
4. Wir
 
5. Sie
 
==== Exercise 9: Transform the Verbs into the Correct Form ====
 
Change the verbs in parentheses to the correct form to complete the sentences.
 
1. Ich ___ (haben) ein Auto. 
 
2. Du ___ (sehen) die Blumen. 
 
3. Er ___ (kommen) morgen. 
 
4. Wir ___ (trinken) Kaffee. 
 
5. Sie ___ (spielen) Klavier. 
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. habe
 
2. siehst
 
3. kommt
 
4. trinken
 
5. spielen
 
==== Exercise 10: Create Your Own Sentences ====
 
Write your own sentences using the following subjects and verbs.
 
1. Ich, gehen 
 
2. Du, essen 
 
3. Er, lesen 
 
4. Wir, spielen 
 
5. Sie, lernen 
 
'''Example Answers:'''
 
1. Ich gehe.
 
2. Du isst.
 
3. Er liest.
 
4. Wir spielen.
 
5. Sie lernen.
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've just ventured into the world of German sentence structure with a focus on the subject and verb. Understanding how to form basic sentences is the foundation for further exploration of the German language. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to express yourself in a variety of situations.
 
This lesson is a stepping stone in your journey to A1 proficiency. Remember, practice makes perfect, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.
 
Happy learning!


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Welcome to the lesson on Subject and Verb in German! Understanding the relationship between the subject and verb is essential for forming basic sentences. As we dive into this topic, you'll find that the German language has its own rhythm and rules, and once you grasp them, you'll be able to express yourself with clarity and confidence.

In this lesson, we'll cover:

  • The definition of subject and verb
  • The structure of basic sentences in German
  • Examples to illustrate how subjects and verbs work together
  • Practical exercises to reinforce your learning

So, let’s embark on this journey into German grammar!

The Basics of Subject and Verb[edit | edit source]

In German, as in English, every complete sentence must have at least a subject and a verb. The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action, while the verb describes what action is happening. This fundamental structure is crucial in constructing meaningful sentences.

What is the Subject?[edit | edit source]

The subject of a sentence is the person or thing that is doing the action. In German sentences, the subject usually comes first, especially in simple statements.

Examples of Subjects:

  • Ich (I)
  • Du (You - singular informal)
  • Er (He)
  • Sie (She)
  • Es (It)
  • Wir (We)
  • Ihr (You - plural informal)
  • Sie (They)
  • Sie (You - formal)

What is the Verb?[edit | edit source]

The verb is the action word in the sentence. In German, verbs are conjugated to reflect the subject. This means that the form of the verb changes depending on who is performing the action.

Examples of Verbs:

  • sein (to be)
  • haben (to have)
  • gehen (to go)
  • essen (to eat)
  • trinken (to drink)

Sentence Structure in German[edit | edit source]

The basic structure of a German sentence is relatively straightforward:

Subject + Verb

This structure is usually maintained in simple sentences. Let’s look at some examples:

German Pronunciation English
Ich bin. ɪç bɪn I am.
Du hast. du hast You have.
Er geht. eːɐ̯ ɡeːt He goes.
Sie isst. ziː ɪst She eats.
Wir trinken. viːɐ̯ ˈtʁɪŋkən We drink.
Ihr seid. iːʁ zaɪt You are.
Sie kommen. ziː ˈkɔmən They come.
Sie sprechen. ziː ˈʃpʁɛçən You (formal) speak.

To emphasize how important this structure is, let’s break it down further.

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

Here are 20 more examples that illustrate the subject-verb relationship in various contexts:

German Pronunciation English
Ich spiele. ɪç ˈʃpiːlə I play.
Du lernst. du lɛʁnst You learn.
Er sieht. eːɐ̯ ziːt He sees.
Sie tanzt. ziː tants She dances.
Es regnet. ɛs ˈʁeːɡnɛt It is raining.
Wir singen. viːɐ̯ ˈzɪŋən We sing.
Ihr spielt. iːʁ ˈʃpiːlt You (plural) play.
Sie arbeiten. ziː ˈaʁbaɪtən They work.
Ich möchte. ɪç ˈmøːçtə I want.
Du fährst. du fɛːʁst You drive.
Er hört. eːɐ̯ hœʁt He hears.
Sie schreibt. ziː ʃʁaɪpt She writes.
Es funktioniert. ɛs fʊŋktsi̯oˈniːʁt It works.
Wir essen. viːɐ̯ ˈɛsn̩ We eat.
Ihr kommt. iːʁ kɔmt You (plural) come.
Sie lesen. ziː ˈleːzn̩ They read.
Ich finde. ɪç ˈfɪndə I find.
Du schreibst. du ʃʁaɪpst You write.
Er spielt. eːɐ̯ ˈʃpiːlt He plays.
Sie sagt. ziː zaɪt She says.

Exercises to Practice Subject and Verb[edit | edit source]

Now that you have been introduced to the subject and verb structure, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Here are 10 exercises for you to practice.

Exercise 1: Identifying the Subject and Verb[edit | edit source]

For each sentence below, identify the subject and the verb.

1. Ich habe einen Hund.

2. Sie tanzen im Park.

3. Er fährt mit dem Bus.

4. Wir lernen Deutsch.

5. Es schneit heute.

Answers:

1. Subject: Ich; Verb: habe

2. Subject: Sie; Verb: tanzen

3. Subject: Er; Verb: fährt

4. Subject: Wir; Verb: lernen

5. Subject: Es; Verb: schneit

Exercise 2: Complete the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Ich ___ (spielen) im Garten.

2. Du ___ (lernen) schnell.

3. Er ___ (essen) einen Apfel.

4. Wir ___ (trinken) Wasser.

5. Sie ___ (singen) ein Lied.

Answers:

1. spiele

2. lernst

3. isst

4. trinken

5. singen

Exercise 3: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Create a complete sentence using the following subjects and verbs.

1. (Ich, essen)

2. (Du, tanzen)

3. (Sie, spielen)

4. (Wir, lernen)

5. (Er, gehen)

Answers:

1. Ich esse.

2. Du tanzt.

3. Sie spielen.

4. Wir lernen.

5. Er geht.

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the following statements are true or false.

1. "Ich sind" is a correct sentence.

2. "Er läuft" is a complete sentence.

3. "Wir haben" needs an object to be complete.

4. "Sie trinken" is correct.

5. "Es ist" is a valid sentence.

Answers:

1. False

2. True

3. False (it can be complete as is)

4. True

5. True

Exercise 5: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the verb "gehen" (to go) for the following subjects.

1. Ich

2. Du

3. Er

4. Wir

5. Sie

Answers:

1. gehe

2. gehst

3. geht

4. gehen

5. gehen

Exercise 6: Match the Sentence with English Translation[edit | edit source]

Match the German sentences with their English translations.

1. Ich arbeite.

2. Du spielst.

3. Er liest.

4. Wir singen.

5. Sie tanzen.

A. You play.

B. I work.

C. He reads.

D. We sing.

E. They dance.

Answers:

1 - B

2 - A

3 - C

4 - D

5 - E

Exercise 7: Create Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences into negative statements.

1. Ich spiele.

2. Du lernst.

3. Er geht.

4. Wir essen.

5. Sie trinken.

Answers:

1. Ich spiele nicht.

2. Du lernst nicht.

3. Er geht nicht.

4. Wir essen nicht.

5. Sie trinken nicht.

Exercise 8: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Subjects[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct subject to complete the sentences.

1. ___ (You - informal) gehst nach Hause.

2. ___ (They) spielen im Garten.

3. ___ (He) isst einen Kuchen.

4. ___ (We) lernen zusammen.

5. ___ (She) liest ein Buch.

Answers:

1. Du

2. Sie

3. Er

4. Wir

5. Sie

Exercise 9: Transform the Verbs into the Correct Form[edit | edit source]

Change the verbs in parentheses to the correct form to complete the sentences.

1. Ich ___ (haben) ein Auto.

2. Du ___ (sehen) die Blumen.

3. Er ___ (kommen) morgen.

4. Wir ___ (trinken) Kaffee.

5. Sie ___ (spielen) Klavier.

Answers:

1. habe

2. siehst

3. kommt

4. trinken

5. spielen

Exercise 10: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write your own sentences using the following subjects and verbs.

1. Ich, gehen

2. Du, essen

3. Er, lesen

4. Wir, spielen

5. Sie, lernen

Example Answers:

1. Ich gehe.

2. Du isst.

3. Er liest.

4. Wir spielen.

5. Sie lernen.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've just ventured into the world of German sentence structure with a focus on the subject and verb. Understanding how to form basic sentences is the foundation for further exploration of the German language. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to express yourself in a variety of situations.

This lesson is a stepping stone in your journey to A1 proficiency. Remember, practice makes perfect, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.

Happy learning!

Table of Contents - German Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basic Sentence Structures


Greetings and Introduction


Definite and Indefinite Articles


Numbers, Dates and Time


Verbs and Conjugation


Family and Friends


Prepositions


Food and Drinks


Germany and German-Speaking Countries


Pronouns and Possessives


Travel and Transportation


Modal Verbs


Shopping and Clothes


Music and Entertainment


Adjectives


Health and Body


Time and Temporal Prepositions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Introduction to Subjects and Objects in German - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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