The German verb "bewerben" means "to apply (for a job)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "bewerben" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "bewerben" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bewerbe |
| du | you (informal) | bewirbst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bewirbt |
| wir | we | bewerben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bewerbt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bewerben |
How to Conjugate "bewerben" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bewarb |
| du | you (informal) | bewarbst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bewarb |
| wir | we | bewarben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bewarbt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bewarben |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe mich beworben |
| du | you (informal) | hast dich beworben |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat sich beworben |
| wir | we | haben uns beworben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt euch beworben |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben sich beworben |
How to Conjugate "bewerben" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte mich beworben |
| du | you (informal) | hattest dich beworben |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte sich beworben |
| wir | we | hatten uns beworben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet euch beworben |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten sich beworben |
How to Conjugate "bewerben" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde mich bewerben |
| du | you (informal) | wirst dich bewerben |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird sich bewerben |
| wir | we | werden uns bewerben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet euch bewerben |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden sich bewerben |
How to Conjugate "bewerben" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bewerbe |
| du | you (informal) | bewerbest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bewerbe |
| wir | we | bewerben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bewerbet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bewerben |
How to Conjugate "bewerben" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bewürbe |
| du | you (informal) | bewürbest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | bewürbe |
| wir | we | bewürben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | bewürbet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | bewürben |
Frequently Asked Questions About "bewerben"
Is "bewerben" regular or irregular in German?
"Bewerben" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "bewerben" mean in English?
The German verb "bewerben" means "to apply (for a job)" in English.
How do you conjugate "bewerben" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → bewerbe, du → bewirbst, er/sie/es → bewirbt, wir → bewerben, ihr → bewerbt, sie/Sie → bewerben.
How many tenses does "bewerben" have in German?
"Bewerben" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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