VERB
fahren/ˈfaːʁən/to drive; to travel; to ride (in a vehicle)
fahren is a German verb that means to drive, to travel, or to ride (in a vehicle). It is pronounced /ˈfaːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fuhr" and the past participle is "gefahren".
Definitions
1.to drive or travel (using a vehicle, not on foot)(using a vehicle, movement)
a.to travel or move in a vehicle (general)
Wir fahren morgen nach Berlin.—We are going to Berlin tomorrow (by vehicle).
b.to operate/drive a vehicle
Ich kann Auto fahren.—I can drive a car.
2.to take/passenger (be transported as a passenger)(transport)
a.to ride (as a passenger)
Er fährt jeden Tag mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.—He takes the bus to work every day.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fahren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fahre |
| Present (du) | fährst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fährt |
| Preterite (ich) | fuhr |
| Participle II | gefahren |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | führe |
| Imperative (singular) | fahr |
| Imperative (plural) | fahrt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fahren" mean in English?
- "fahren" means to drive, to travel, or to ride (in a vehicle). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fahren"?
- "fahren" is pronounced /ˈfaːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fahren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fahren" is "gefahren", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "fahren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fahren" becomes "fuhr" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fahren"?
- "fahren" is a verb in German.
