The German verb "erwarten" means "to expect" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "erwarten" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "erwarten" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erwarte |
| du | you (informal) | erwartest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erwartet |
| wir | we | erwarten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erwartet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erwarten |
Er erwartet eine Antwort per E-Mail.
He expects an answer by email.
How to Conjugate "erwarten" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erwartete |
| du | you (informal) | erwartetest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erwartete |
| wir | we | erwarteten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erwartetet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erwarteten |
Er erwartete seinen Besuch.
He expected his visitor.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe erwartet |
| du | you (informal) | hast erwartet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat erwartet |
| wir | we | haben erwartet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt erwartet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben erwartet |
Er hat viel Hilfe erwartet.
He has expected much help.
How to Conjugate "erwarten" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte erwartet |
| du | you (informal) | hattest erwartet |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte erwartet |
| wir | we | hatten erwartet |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet erwartet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten erwartet |
Er hatte Besuch erwartet.
He had expected a visitor.
How to Conjugate "erwarten" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde erwarten |
| du | you (informal) | wirst erwarten |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird erwarten |
| wir | we | werden erwarten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet erwarten |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden erwarten |
Er wird ein Geschenk heute erwarten.
He will expect a gift today.
How to Conjugate "erwarten" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erwarte |
| du | you (informal) | erwartest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erwarte |
| wir | we | erwarten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erwartet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erwarten |
Sie sagt, er erwarte eine Antwort.
She says he is expecting an answer.
How to Conjugate "erwarten" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | erwartete |
| du | you (informal) | erwartetest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | erwartete |
| wir | we | erwarteten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | erwartetet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | erwarteten |
Er erwartete eine schnelle Antwort.
He would expect a quick answer.
Frequently Asked Questions About "erwarten"
Is "erwarten" regular or irregular in German?
"Erwarten" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "erwarten" mean in English?
The German verb "erwarten" means "to expect" in English.
How do you conjugate "erwarten" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → erwarte, du → erwartest, er/sie/es → erwartet, wir → erwarten, ihr → erwartet, sie/Sie → erwarten.
How many tenses does "erwarten" have in German?
"Erwarten" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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