The German verb "annähern" means "to approach, to approximate" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "annähern" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "annähern" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | nähere an |
| du | you (informal) | näherst an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | nähert an |
| wir | we | nähern an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | nähert an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | nähern an |
How to Conjugate "annähern" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | näherte an |
| du | you (informal) | nähertest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | näherte an |
| wir | we | näherten an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | nähertet an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | näherten an |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe angenähert |
| du | you (informal) | hast angenähert |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat angenähert |
| wir | we | haben angenähert |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt angenähert |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben angenähert |
How to Conjugate "annähern" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte angenähert |
| du | you (informal) | hattest angenähert |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte angenähert |
| wir | we | hatten angenähert |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet angenähert |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten angenähert |
How to Conjugate "annähern" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde annähern |
| du | you (informal) | wirst annähern |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird annähern |
| wir | we | werden annähern |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet annähern |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden annähern |
How to Conjugate "annähern" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | nähere an |
| du | you (informal) | näherest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | nähere an |
| wir | we | näheren an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | näheret an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | näheren an |
How to Conjugate "annähern" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | näherte an |
| du | you (informal) | nähertest an |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | näherte an |
| wir | we | näherten an |
| ihr | you all (informal) | nähertet an |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | näherten an |
Frequently Asked Questions About "annähern"
Is "annähern" regular or irregular in German?
"Annähern" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "annähern" mean in English?
The German verb "annähern" means "to approach, to approximate" in English.
How do you conjugate "annähern" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → nähere an, du → näherst an, er/sie/es → nähert an, wir → nähern an, ihr → nähert an, sie/Sie → nähern an.
How many tenses does "annähern" have in German?
"Annähern" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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