Simple Past (Präteritum) - Written Past

Using Präteritum for Narratives: In Der Schule Lernte Ich Deutsch

_The Präteritum (simple past) is the default tense for_ _written stories__,_ _reports__, and_ _narratives_ _in German. If you want to write about your life, ...

**Pillar Post:** German Word Order Rules: Build Sentences Like a Native (A2-B1)

_German word order looks strict, but once you know the patterns, you can build sentences like a native. This guide gives you the core rules you need at A2-B1...

Sein, Haben, and Modals in Präteritum

_The Präteritum (simple past) is essential for written German and storytelling. The verbs_ _sein__,_ _haben__, and the_ _modal verbs_ _are the most frequentl...

Strong Verbs: Gehen to Ging, Sein to War

_Strong verbs are the "irregular" past forms in German. They change their stem and use special endings. This guide teaches you the key patterns, the most com...

Mixed Verbs: Denken to Dachte

Weak Verbs in Präteritum: Lernen to Lernte

_Weak verbs (regular verbs) make the Präteritum extremely predictable: just add_ _-te__. This guide shows you exactly how to form and use them in writing._