glauben
Regular Verb Level A1 ⭐ #18 Most CommonEnglish translation: to believe / to think
Präsens
Beliefs and opinions.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| ich | glaube | |
| du | glaubst | |
| er / sie / es | glaubt | |
| wir | glauben | |
| ihr | glaubt | |
| sie / Sie | glauben |
- Ich glaube, dass es morgen regnet. — Yarın yağmur yağacağını düşünüyorum.
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Frequently Asked Questions: GLAUBEN
Is "glauben" a regular or irregular verb in German? ▾
"glauben" is classified as a Regular Verb verb in German. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Regular weak verb / Takes DATIVE for people!". Dual case rection: Dative for human recipient, Accusative for the belief statement. When you believe a person, use DATIVE ('Ich glaube DIR'); when believing a fact, use ACCUSATIVE ('Ich glaube DAS').
What does "glauben" mean in English? ▾
In English, "glauben" translates primarily to "to believe / to think". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "glauben"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ich glaube dich (Akkusativ)" instead of "Ich glaube dir (Dativ)". Why? Believing a person in German requires the Dative case: dir.
What are common idioms or expressions with "glauben"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Kaum zu glauben" which means "Hard to believe / Incredible" (e.g. "Das ist wirklich kaum zu glauben!").
How can I practice and memorize "glauben" conjugations? ▾
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