The German verb "gehen" means "to go" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "gehen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "gehen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | gehe |
| du | you (informal) | gehst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | geht |
| wir | we | gehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | geht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | gehen |
Er geht jeden Tag spazieren.
He goes for a walk every day.
How to Conjugate "gehen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | ging |
| du | you (informal) | gingst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ging |
| wir | we | gingen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | gingt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | gingen |
Er ging schnell aus dem Haus.
He went out of the house quickly.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bin gegangen |
| du | you (informal) | bist gegangen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ist gegangen |
| wir | we | sind gegangen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seid gegangen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sind gegangen |
Er ist nach Hause gegangen.
He went home.
How to Conjugate "gehen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | war gegangen |
| du | you (informal) | warst gegangen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | war gegangen |
| wir | we | waren gegangen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wart gegangen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waren gegangen |
Er war zum Arzt gegangen.
He had gone to the doctor.
How to Conjugate "gehen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde gehen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst gehen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird gehen |
| wir | we | werden gehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet gehen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden gehen |
Er wird zu Fuß nach Hause gehen.
He will walk home.
How to Conjugate "gehen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | gehe |
| du | you (informal) | gehest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | gehe |
| wir | we | gehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | gehet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | gehen |
Er sagt, er gehe zur Arbeit.
He says he is going to work.
How to Conjugate "gehen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | ginge |
| du | you (informal) | gingest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ginge |
| wir | we | gingen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ginget |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | gingen |
Er ginge gern nach Hause jetzt.
He would like to go home now.
Frequently Asked Questions About "gehen"
Is "gehen" regular or irregular in German?
"Gehen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "gehen" mean in English?
The German verb "gehen" means "to go" in English.
How do you conjugate "gehen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → gehe, du → gehst, er/sie/es → geht, wir → gehen, ihr → geht, sie/Sie → gehen.
How many tenses does "gehen" have in German?
"Gehen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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