The German verb "fragen" means "to ask" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "fragen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "fragen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | frage |
| du | you (informal) | fragst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fragt |
| wir | we | fragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fragt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fragen |
Er fragt nach dem Weg.
He asks for the way.
How to Conjugate "fragen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fragte |
| du | you (informal) | fragtest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fragte |
| wir | we | fragten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fragtet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fragten |
Er fragte, ob ich mitkomme.
He asked if I am coming along.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gefragt |
| du | you (informal) | hast gefragt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gefragt |
| wir | we | haben gefragt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gefragt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gefragt |
Er hat nach dem Weg gefragt.
He has asked for the way.
How to Conjugate "fragen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gefragt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gefragt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gefragt |
| wir | we | hatten gefragt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gefragt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gefragt |
Er hatte nach dem Weg gefragt.
He had asked for the way.
How to Conjugate "fragen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde fragen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst fragen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird fragen |
| wir | we | werden fragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet fragen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden fragen |
Er wird seine Mutter fragen.
He will ask his mother.
How to Conjugate "fragen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | frage |
| du | you (informal) | fragest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | frage |
| wir | we | fragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fraget |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fragen |
Er sagt, er frage nach dem Weg.
He says he is asking for the way.
How to Conjugate "fragen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fragte |
| du | you (informal) | fragtest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fragte |
| wir | we | fragten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fragtet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fragten |
Er fragte gerne nach der Zeit.
He would like to ask for the time.
Frequently Asked Questions About "fragen"
Is "fragen" regular or irregular in German?
"Fragen" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "fragen" mean in English?
The German verb "fragen" means "to ask" in English.
How do you conjugate "fragen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → frage, du → fragst, er/sie/es → fragt, wir → fragen, ihr → fragt, sie/Sie → fragen.
How many tenses does "fragen" have in German?
"Fragen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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