beginnen
to begin
to start
Er wird beginnen.
He will begin.
German vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: Action Verbs
This topic introduces essential action verbs used in daily life. Learn how to describe what people do in various contexts, from basic physical actions to more abstract ones. Includes clear translations and example sentences to boost your speaking and writing skills.
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begraben
to bury
to inter
Wurde der Schatz begraben?
Was the treasure buried?
einschließen
to include
to lock in
Schließt das Fenster ein?
Does the window close?
ergreifen
to seize
to grab
Er muss das Wort ergreifen.
He must speak up.
fliehen
to flee
to escape
Warum willst du fliehen?
Why do you want to escape?
füllen
to fill
Sie füllen das Regal auf.
They fill the shelf.
klopfen
to knock
Darf ich klopfen?
May I knock?
suchen
to search
to seek, to look for
Ich suche einen Apfel.
I'm looking for an apple.
verhindern
to prevent
to hinder
Kannst du das verhindern?
Can you prevent this?
verlieren
to lose
Er verliert das Spiel oft.
He often loses the game.
vermischen
to mix
to blend
Darf ich die Farben vermischen?
Can I mix the colors?
weitermachen
to continue
Soll ich weitermachen?
Should I continue?
zerreißen
to tear apart
to rip
Du zerreißt das Foto vor Wut.
You tear the photo up in anger.
öffnen
to open
Öffne die Tür.
Open the door.
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