The German verb "umsteigen" means "to transfer, to change (transport)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "umsteigen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "umsteigen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | steige um |
| du | you (informal) | steigst um |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | steigt um |
| wir | we | steigen um |
| ihr | you all (informal) | steigt um |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | steigen um |
How to Conjugate "umsteigen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stieg um |
| du | you (informal) | stiegst um |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stieg um |
| wir | we | stiegen um |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stiegt um |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stiegen um |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bin umgestiegen |
| du | you (informal) | bist umgestiegen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ist umgestiegen |
| wir | we | sind umgestiegen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seid umgestiegen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sind umgestiegen |
How to Conjugate "umsteigen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | war umgestiegen |
| du | you (informal) | warst umgestiegen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | war umgestiegen |
| wir | we | waren umgestiegen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wart umgestiegen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waren umgestiegen |
How to Conjugate "umsteigen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde umsteigen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst umsteigen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird umsteigen |
| wir | we | werden umsteigen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet umsteigen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden umsteigen |
How to Conjugate "umsteigen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | steige um |
| du | you (informal) | steigest um |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | steige um |
| wir | we | steigen um |
| ihr | you all (informal) | steiget um |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | steigen um |
How to Conjugate "umsteigen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stiege um |
| du | you (informal) | stiegest um |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stiege um |
| wir | we | stiegen um |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stieget um |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stiegen um |
Frequently Asked Questions About "umsteigen"
Is "umsteigen" regular or irregular in German?
"Umsteigen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "umsteigen" mean in English?
The German verb "umsteigen" means "to transfer, to change (transport)" in English.
How do you conjugate "umsteigen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → steige um, du → steigst um, er/sie/es → steigt um, wir → steigen um, ihr → steigt um, sie/Sie → steigen um.
How many tenses does "umsteigen" have in German?
"Umsteigen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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