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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?

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