The German verb "herunterladen" means "to download" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "herunterladen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "herunterladen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | lade herunter |
| du | you (informal) | lädst herunter |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | lädt herunter |
| wir | we | laden herunter |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ladet herunter |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | laden herunter |
How to Conjugate "herunterladen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | lud herunter |
| du | you (informal) | ludest herunter |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | lud herunter |
| wir | we | luden herunter |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ludet herunter |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | luden herunter |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe heruntergeladen |
| du | you (informal) | hast heruntergeladen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat heruntergeladen |
| wir | we | haben heruntergeladen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt heruntergeladen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben heruntergeladen |
How to Conjugate "herunterladen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte heruntergeladen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest heruntergeladen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte heruntergeladen |
| wir | we | hatten heruntergeladen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet heruntergeladen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten heruntergeladen |
How to Conjugate "herunterladen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde herunterladen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst herunterladen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird herunterladen |
| wir | we | werden herunterladen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet herunterladen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden herunterladen |
How to Conjugate "herunterladen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | lade herunter |
| du | you (informal) | ladest herunter |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | lade herunter |
| wir | we | laden herunter |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ladet herunter |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | laden herunter |
How to Conjugate "herunterladen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | lüde herunter |
| du | you (informal) | lüdest herunter |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | lüde herunter |
| wir | we | lüden herunter |
| ihr | you all (informal) | lüdet herunter |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | lüden herunter |
Frequently Asked Questions About "herunterladen"
Is "herunterladen" regular or irregular in German?
"Herunterladen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "herunterladen" mean in English?
The German verb "herunterladen" means "to download" in English.
How do you conjugate "herunterladen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → lade herunter, du → lädst herunter, er/sie/es → lädt herunter, wir → laden herunter, ihr → ladet herunter, sie/Sie → laden herunter.
How many tenses does "herunterladen" have in German?
"Herunterladen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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