Perfekt Basics: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Perfekt Basics". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A2 level and relevant for "speaking in the past tense".
"Perfekt Basics" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| habe gemacht | /HAH-beh geh-MAKHT/ | have done | Ich habe die Hausaufgaben gemacht.I did my homework. |
| bin gegangen | /bin geh-GAHNG-en/ | have gone | Ich bin ins Kino gegangen.I went to the cinema. |
| habe gesehen | /HAH-beh geh-ZAY-en/ | have seen | Ich habe den Film gesehen.I saw a film. |
| habe gegessen | /HAH-beh geh-GES-sen/ | have eaten | Ich habe zu Mittag gegessen.I wrote an email. |
| bin gefahren | /bin geh-FAH-ren/ | have traveled | Ich bin nach Berlin gefahren.I drank a coffee. |
| habe gekauft | /HAH-beh geh-KOWFT/ | have bought | Ich habe ein Buch gekauft.I ate pizza. |
| habe gelernt | /HAH-beh geh-LERNT/ | have learned | Ich habe viel gelernt.I learned German. |
| habe angerufen | /HAH-beh AN-geh-roo-fen/ | have called | Ich habe meine Mutter angerufen.I bought a book. |
| gestern Abend | /GHES-tern AH-bent/ | yesterday evening | Gestern Abend war ich zu Hause.I slept 8 hours. |
| schon | /SHOHN/ | already | Ich habe das schon gemacht.I spoke with Anna. |
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Which German words relate to "Perfekt Basics"?
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