The German verb "schicken" means "to send" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "schicken" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "schicken" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schicke |
| du | you (informal) | schickst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schickt |
| wir | we | schicken |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schickt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schicken |
Sie schickt ein Paket heute.
She is sending a package today.
How to Conjugate "schicken" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schickte |
| du | you (informal) | schicktest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schickte |
| wir | we | schickten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schicktet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schickten |
Er schickte ihr Blumen zum Geburtstag.
He sent her flowers for her birthday.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe geschickt |
| du | you (informal) | hast geschickt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat geschickt |
| wir | we | haben geschickt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt geschickt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben geschickt |
Er hat den Brief geschickt.
He sent the letter.
How to Conjugate "schicken" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte geschickt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest geschickt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte geschickt |
| wir | we | hatten geschickt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet geschickt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten geschickt |
Er hatte eine E-Mail geschickt.
He had sent an email.
How to Conjugate "schicken" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde schicken |
| du | you (informal) | wirst schicken |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird schicken |
| wir | we | werden schicken |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet schicken |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden schicken |
Er wird eine E-Mail schicken.
He will send an email.
How to Conjugate "schicken" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schicke |
| du | you (informal) | schickest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schicke |
| wir | we | schicken |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schicket |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schicken |
Sie sagt, er schicke die E-Mail.
She says he is sending the email.
How to Conjugate "schicken" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | schickte |
| du | you (informal) | schicktest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | schickte |
| wir | we | schickten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | schicktet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | schickten |
Er schickte uns gern eine Mail.
He would like to send us an email.
Frequently Asked Questions About "schicken"
Is "schicken" regular or irregular in German?
"Schicken" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "schicken" mean in English?
The German verb "schicken" means "to send" in English.
How do you conjugate "schicken" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → schicke, du → schickst, er/sie/es → schickt, wir → schicken, ihr → schickt, sie/Sie → schicken.
How many tenses does "schicken" have in German?
"Schicken" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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