Perfekt Basics in German
"Perfekt Basics" is a German lesson for A2 level. Speaking in the past tense. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Perfekt Basics"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
habe gemacht Ich habe die Hausaufgaben gemacht. | /HAH-beh geh-MAKHT/ | have done I did my homework. |
bin gegangen Ich bin ins Kino gegangen. | /bin geh-GAHNG-en/ | have gone I went to the cinema. |
habe gesehen Ich habe den Film gesehen. | /HAH-beh geh-ZAY-en/ | have seen I saw a film. |
habe gegessen Ich habe zu Mittag gegessen. | /HAH-beh geh-GES-sen/ | have eaten I wrote an email. |
bin gefahren Ich bin nach Berlin gefahren. | /bin geh-FAH-ren/ | have traveled I drank a coffee. |
habe gekauft Ich habe ein Buch gekauft. | /HAH-beh geh-KOWFT/ | have bought I ate pizza. |
habe gelernt Ich habe viel gelernt. | /HAH-beh geh-LERNT/ | have learned I learned German. |
habe angerufen Ich habe meine Mutter angerufen. | /HAH-beh AN-geh-roo-fen/ | have called I bought a book. |
gestern Abend Gestern Abend war ich zu Hause. | /GHES-tern AH-bent/ | yesterday evening I slept 8 hours. |
schon Ich habe das schon gemacht. | /SHOHN/ | already I spoke with Anna. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Perfekt Basics" in German?
Key words for "Perfekt Basics": habe gemacht, bin gegangen, habe gesehen. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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