The German verb "beweisen" means "to prove" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "beweisen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "beweisen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | beweise |
| du | you (informal) | beweist |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | beweist |
| wir | we | beweisen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | beweist |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | beweisen |
Er beweist seine Unschuld.
He proves his innocence.
How to Conjugate "beweisen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bewies |
| du | you (informal) | bewiest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bewies |
| wir | we | bewiesen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bewiest |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bewiesen |
Er bewies seine Stärke im Spiel.
He proved his strength in the game.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe bewiesen |
| du | you (informal) | hast bewiesen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat bewiesen |
| wir | we | haben bewiesen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt bewiesen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben bewiesen |
Er hat sein Talent bewiesen.
He has proven his talent.
How to Conjugate "beweisen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte bewiesen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest bewiesen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte bewiesen |
| wir | we | hatten bewiesen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet bewiesen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten bewiesen |
Er hatte seine Stärke bewiesen.
He had proven his strength.
How to Conjugate "beweisen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde beweisen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst beweisen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird beweisen |
| wir | we | werden beweisen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet beweisen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden beweisen |
Er wird die Theorie beweisen.
He will prove the theory.
How to Conjugate "beweisen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | beweise |
| du | you (informal) | beweisest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | beweise |
| wir | we | beweisen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | beweiset |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | beweisen |
Er beweise seine Kraft.
He may prove his strength.
How to Conjugate "beweisen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bewiese |
| du | you (informal) | bewiesest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bewiese |
| wir | we | bewiesen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bewieset |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bewiesen |
Er bewiese gern seine Theorie.
He would like to prove his theory.
Frequently Asked Questions About "beweisen"
Is "beweisen" regular or irregular in German?
"Beweisen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "beweisen" mean in English?
The German verb "beweisen" means "to prove" in English.
How do you conjugate "beweisen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → beweise, du → beweist, er/sie/es → beweist, wir → beweisen, ihr → beweist, sie/Sie → beweisen.
How many tenses does "beweisen" have in German?
"Beweisen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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