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
| 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 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.
