VERB

laufen/ˈlaʊ̯fn̩/to run; to walk; to function (work, about machines)

laufen is a German verb that means to run, to walk, or to function (work, about machines). It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lief" and the past participle is "gelaufen".

Definitions

1.to move quickly on foot; to run (by humans or animals)(movement, on foot)

a.to move (by foot), at moderate to fast speed

Jeden Morgen laufen wir im Park.Every morning we run in the park.

2.to walk, to go on foot (colloquial, in some contexts)(walking, casually)

a.to go somewhere (by foot)

Ich laufe schnell zum Supermarkt.I'll walk quickly to the supermarket.

3.to work, to be in operation (of machines, programs, etc.)(functioning, machines/processes)

a.to function or be running (about a device, system, or process)

Die Waschmaschine läuft seit einer Stunde.The washing machine has been running for an hour.

Conjugation

Infinitivelaufen
Present (ich)laufe
Present (du)läufst
Present (er/sie/es)läuft
Preterite (ich)lief
Participle IIgelaufen
Konjunktiv II (ich)liefe
Imperative (singular)lauf
Imperative (plural)lauft
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "laufen" mean in English?
"laufen" means to run, to walk, or to function (work, about machines). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "laufen"?
"laufen" is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "laufen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "laufen" is "gelaufen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
What is the simple past of "laufen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "laufen" becomes "lief" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "laufen"?
"laufen" is a verb in German.

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