The perfect tense with haben (Edexcel GCSE German): Flashcards

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How is the perfect tense formed in German?

Using 'haben' or 'sein' + past participle of the verb.

What are the two parts of the perfect tense?

Auxiliary verb and past participle.

Which auxiliary verb is most commonly used in German?

Haben is the most common auxiliary verb in German.

What is the formula for regular past participles in German?

ge- + verb stem + -t for regular verbs.

What is the past participle of 'spielen'?

The past participle is 'gespielt'.

What is the past participle of 'essen'?

The past participle is 'gegessen'.

Where does the past participle appear in German sentences?

It usually goes at the end of the clause or sentence.

Do inseparable prefix verbs add 'ge-'?

No, they do not add 'ge-'.

What is the past participle of 'verstehen'?

The past participle is 'verstanden'.

Translate 'I have eaten pizza' to German.

Ich habe Pizza gegessen.

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