a verb which changes its vowel in the verb stem of some of its forms

part of the verb that appears in all forms, created by removing the ending of the infinitive

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Compare lifestyles: present tense strong verbs 1st and 3rd person singular

German

This unit provides pupils with the knowledge to use strong verbs accurately in the present tense (singular) and to apply this knowledge alongside weak verbs in questions, answers and narration (3rd person singular and plural). Pupils practise sound-symbol correspondences [v], [au], [r] and [eu].

Friends and family: weak and strong verbs singular and 3rd person plural

Verbs that do not have an 'e' or 'a' in their verb stem.

Strong verbs change their vowel in the 3rd person singular. Which verbs can be strong?

Verb stems with a letter '{{}}' change to 'i' or 'ie'.

Complete the following sentence using the correct form of 'sprechen': 'Er {{}} am Handy.'

Which of the words below have a long vowel?

Match the beginnings and endings of each word or phrase

Fill in the gap in the following sentence with the correct form of 'liegen': 'Er {{}} zu Hause.'

A weak verb has a regular pattern of changes when we apply verb endings.

A weak verb has no regular pattern of changes when we apply verb endings.

A weak verb is irregular in the present tense.

Translate the following sentence into German: 'How many are there?'

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Compare lifestyles: present tense strong verbs 1st and 3rd person singular

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.