The German verb "fordern" means "to demand" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "fordern" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "fordern" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fordere |
| du | you (informal) | forderst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fordert |
| wir | we | fordern |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fordert |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fordern |
Er fordert mehr Respekt.
He demands more respect.
How to Conjugate "fordern" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | forderte |
| du | you (informal) | fordertest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | forderte |
| wir | we | forderten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fordertet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | forderten |
Er forderte sein Geld zurück.
He demanded his money back.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gefordert |
| du | you (informal) | hast gefordert |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gefordert |
| wir | we | haben gefordert |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gefordert |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gefordert |
Er hat Gerechtigkeit gefordert.
He has demanded justice.
How to Conjugate "fordern" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gefordert |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gefordert |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gefordert |
| wir | we | hatten gefordert |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gefordert |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gefordert |
Er hatte Gerechtigkeit gefordert.
He had demanded justice.
How to Conjugate "fordern" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde fordern |
| du | you (informal) | wirst fordern |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird fordern |
| wir | we | werden fordern |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet fordern |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden fordern |
Er wird Respekt fordern.
He will demand respect.
How to Conjugate "fordern" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fordere |
| du | you (informal) | forderest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fordere |
| wir | we | fordern |
| ihr | you all (informal) | forderet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fordern |
Er sagt, er fordere eine Antwort.
He says he is demanding an answer.
How to Conjugate "fordern" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | forderte |
| du | you (informal) | fordertest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | forderte |
| wir | we | forderten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fordertet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | forderten |
Er forderte gerne eine Erklärung.
He would like to demand an explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions About "fordern"
Is "fordern" regular or irregular in German?
"Fordern" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "fordern" mean in English?
The German verb "fordern" means "to demand" in English.
How do you conjugate "fordern" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → fordere, du → forderst, er/sie/es → fordert, wir → fordern, ihr → fordert, sie/Sie → fordern.
How many tenses does "fordern" have in German?
"Fordern" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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