Lesson 19 · A2 German Grammar
The German Verb werden
Use werden for change, future forms and passive voice.
werdenFuturePassive
Explanation
werden has three important functions: to become, future auxiliary, and passive auxiliary.
werden + adjective/noun = become · werden + infinitive = future · werden + Partizip II = passive.
| Function | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Change | Er wird müde. | He is getting tired. |
| Future | Ich werde morgen fahren. | I will travel tomorrow. |
| Passive | Das Haus wird gebaut. | The house is being built. |
Examples
Es wird kalt.It is getting cold.
Wir werden bald fertig sein.We will soon be finished.
Die Straße wird repariert.The road is being repaired.
Exercises
Complete the tasks before opening the answer key.
Conjugate: ich ___
Conjugate: du ___
Complete future: Wir ___ morgen nach Berlin fahren.
Complete passive: Das Haus ___ gebaut.
Identify the function: Es wird dunkel.
Translate: We will see.
Answer Key
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- werde
- wirst
- werden
- wird
- change/become
- Wir werden sehen.
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