The German verb "fahren" means "to drive, to travel" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "fahren" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "fahren" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fahre |
| du | you (informal) | fährst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fährt |
| wir | we | fahren |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fahrt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fahren |
Er fährt heute nach Hause.
He is driving home today.
How to Conjugate "fahren" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fuhr |
| du | you (informal) | fuhrst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fuhr |
| wir | we | fuhren |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fuhrt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fuhren |
Er fuhr gestern nach Italien.
He traveled to Italy yesterday.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bin gefahren |
| du | you (informal) | bist gefahren |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ist gefahren |
| wir | we | sind gefahren |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seid gefahren |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sind gefahren |
Er ist nach Berlin gefahren.
He has traveled to Berlin.
How to Conjugate "fahren" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | war gefahren |
| du | you (informal) | warst gefahren |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | war gefahren |
| wir | we | waren gefahren |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wart gefahren |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waren gefahren |
Er war nach Italien gefahren.
He had traveled to Italy.
How to Conjugate "fahren" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde fahren |
| du | you (informal) | wirst fahren |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird fahren |
| wir | we | werden fahren |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet fahren |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden fahren |
Er wird nach Italien fahren.
He will travel to Italy.
How to Conjugate "fahren" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fahre |
| du | you (informal) | fahrest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fahre |
| wir | we | fahren |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fahret |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fahren |
Er sagt, er fahre mit dem Zug.
He says he is traveling by train.
How to Conjugate "fahren" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | führe |
| du | you (informal) | führest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | führe |
| wir | we | führen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | führet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | führen |
Er führe gerne mit dem Zug.
He would like to travel by train.
Frequently Asked Questions About "fahren"
Is "fahren" regular or irregular in German?
"Fahren" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "fahren" mean in English?
The German verb "fahren" means "to drive, to travel" in English.
How do you conjugate "fahren" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → fahre, du → fährst, er/sie/es → fährt, wir → fahren, ihr → fahrt, sie/Sie → fahren.
How many tenses does "fahren" have in German?
"Fahren" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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