brauchen
Weak Regular Verb Level A1 ⭐ #15 Most CommonEnglish translation: to need / to require
Präsens
Needs in daily life.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| ich | brauche | |
| du | brauchst | |
| er / sie / es | braucht | |
| wir | brauchen | |
| ihr | braucht | |
| sie / Sie | brauchen |
- Wir brauchen dringend deine Hilfe. — Acilen senin yardımına ihtiyacımız var.
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Frequently Asked Questions: BRAUCHEN
Is "brauchen" a regular or irregular verb in German? ▾
"brauchen" is classified as a Weak Regular Verb verb in German. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Regular weak verb / braucht, brauchte, hat gebraucht". Takes accusative object: 'Ich brauche einen Kaffee'. In negative sentences with 'nicht', it replaces 'müssen' + zu: 'Du brauchst nicht zu kommen'.
What does "brauchen" mean in English? ▾
In English, "brauchen" translates primarily to "to need / to require". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "brauchen"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ich brauche ein Kaffee (Masculine)" instead of "Ich brauche einen Kaffee". Why? 'Brauchen' is strictly transitive → requires the Accusative case: einen.
What are common idioms or expressions with "brauchen"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Wer braucht denn sowas?" which means "Who on earth needs that? (expresses uselessness)" (e.g. "Ein elektrischer Gabeldreher? Wer braucht denn sowas?").
How can I practice and memorize "brauchen" conjugations? ▾
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