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VerbA1
laufen
/ˈlaʊ̯fən/
to run / to walk
Verb Details
- Auxiliary
- sein
- Past participle
- gelaufen
- Separable
- No
- Irregular
- Yes
Usage Note
Uses 'sein' as auxiliary. In northern Germany, 'laufen' often means to walk; in the south, 'gehen' is more common for walking.
Example Sentences
Ich laufe jeden Tag.
I run every day.
Läufst du zur Schule?
Do you walk to school?