German Stem Changes Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is a stem change in German verbs?
A stem change is a modification of the verb stem that occurs in certain conjugations.
Which vowels commonly undergo stem changes in German?
The vowels a, e, and o commonly undergo stem changes.
True or False: All German verbs have stem changes.
False
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘fahren’ changes its stem vowel from _____ to _____ in the second person singular.
a, ä
What is the stem change for the verb ‘sehen’ in the present tense?
The stem changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’.
Which of the following verbs is an example of a strong verb that experiences a stem change? (a) machen (b) geben (c) spielen
b) geben
What is the first person singular form of ‘essen’ in the present tense?
ich esse
Which verb form does not undergo a stem change?
The infinitive form.
True or False: The verb ‘laufen’ changes its stem vowel in the present tense.
True
What is the stem change for ‘laufen’ in the second person singular?
The stem changes from ‘au’ to ‘äu’.
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘lesen’ changes its stem vowel from _____ to _____ in the second person singular.
e, ie
What is the present tense conjugation for ‘tragen’ in the third person plural?
sie tragen
Identify the stem change: ‘laufen’ becomes _____ in the first person singular.
ich laufe
Which of the following is NOT a stem-changing verb? (a) finden (b) kommen (c) machen
c) machen
The verb that is NOT a stem-changing verb among the options is (c) machen.
Explanation
Stem-changing verbs are verbs that have a change in the vowel of their stem when conjugated, particularly in certain forms.
“Machen” is a regular verb in German and does not change its stem in any of its conjugated forms.
“Finden” is a stem-changing verb in German. It changes its vowel in the simple past tense (e.g., from ‘finden’ to ‘fand’).
“Kommen”, while listed as a strong verb, also undergoes changes in its stem, specifically in the simple past tense (e.g., from ‘kommen’ to ‘kam’).
What is the past participle form of ‘sehen’?
gesehen
True or False: ‘schlafen’ undergoes a stem change in the present tense.
True
(Du schläfst (You sleep) - Stem change from ‘a’ to ‘ä’)
What is the stem change for ‘geben’ in the second person singular?
The stem changes from ‘e’ to ‘i’.
What is the present tense form of ‘vergessen’ in the first person singular?
ich vergesse
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘sehen’ changes its stem vowel from _____ to _____ in the first person singular.
e, ie
Which of the following verbs has an irregular stem change? (a) kaufen (b) lesen (c) wohnen
b) lesen
What is the third person singular form of ‘essen’?
er/sie/es isst
Identify the stem change: ‘vergessen’ becomes _____ in the first person singular.
ich vergesse
What is the general rule for stem changes in German verbs?
Stem changes occur in specific forms, typically in the present tense.
True or False: The verb ‘bieten’ has a stem change.
False
