The German verb "tanzen" means "to dance" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "tanzen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "tanzen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | tanze |
| du | you (informal) | tanzt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | tanzt |
| wir | we | tanzen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | tanzt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | tanzen |
Sie tanzt mit ihrem Freund.
She dances with her boyfriend.
How to Conjugate "tanzen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | tanzte |
| du | you (informal) | tanztest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | tanzte |
| wir | we | tanzten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | tanztet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | tanzten |
Er tanzte auf der Hochzeit.
He danced at the wedding.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe getanzt |
| du | you (informal) | hast getanzt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat getanzt |
| wir | we | haben getanzt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt getanzt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben getanzt |
Er hat mit ihr getanzt.
He danced with her.
How to Conjugate "tanzen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte getanzt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest getanzt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte getanzt |
| wir | we | hatten getanzt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet getanzt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten getanzt |
Er hatte Walzer getanzt.
He had danced a waltz.
How to Conjugate "tanzen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde tanzen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst tanzen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird tanzen |
| wir | we | werden tanzen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet tanzen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden tanzen |
Er wird auf der Party tanzen.
He will dance at the party.
How to Conjugate "tanzen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | tanze |
| du | you (informal) | tanzest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | tanze |
| wir | we | tanzen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | tanzet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | tanzen |
Er sagt, er tanze auf der Party.
He says he dances at the party.
How to Conjugate "tanzen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | tanzte |
| du | you (informal) | tanztest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | tanzte |
| wir | we | tanzten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | tanztet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | tanzten |
Er tanzte gern allein.
He would like to dance alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About "tanzen"
Is "tanzen" regular or irregular in German?
"Tanzen" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "tanzen" mean in English?
The German verb "tanzen" means "to dance" in English.
How do you conjugate "tanzen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → tanze, du → tanzt, er/sie/es → tanzt, wir → tanzen, ihr → tanzt, sie/Sie → tanzen.
How many tenses does "tanzen" have in German?
"Tanzen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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