VERB

fahren/ˈfaːʁən/to drive; to go (by vehicle); to ride

fahren is a German verb that means to drive, to go (by vehicle), or to ride. It is pronounced /ˈfaːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fuhr" and the past participle is "gefahren".

Definitions

1.to move or travel using a vehicle (such as a car, bike, train etc.)(movement/transport)

a.to drive (a vehicle)

Er fährt jeden Morgen mit dem Auto zur Arbeit.He drives to work every morning.

b.to travel/go by vehicle

Wir fahren morgen nach Berlin.We are going to Berlin by car/train tomorrow.

2.to ride (bicycle, motorcycle, etc.)(sports)

a.to ride a bicycle

Sie fährt sehr gerne Fahrrad.She really likes riding her bike.

Conjugation

Infinitivefahren
Present (ich)fahre
Present (du)fährst
Present (er/sie/es)fährt
Preterite (ich)fuhr
Participle IIgefahren
Konjunktiv II (ich)führe
Imperative (singular)fahr
Imperative (plural)fahrt
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "fahren" mean in English?
"fahren" means to drive, to go (by vehicle), or to ride. 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.

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