The German verb "verbinden" means "to connect" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "verbinden" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "verbinden" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | verbinde |
| du | you (informal) | verbindest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | verbindet |
| wir | we | verbinden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | verbindet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | verbinden |
Er verbindet uns mit Berlin.
He connects us with Berlin.
How to Conjugate "verbinden" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | verband |
| du | you (informal) | verbandst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | verband |
| wir | we | verbanden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | verbandet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | verbanden |
Er verband das Telefon mit dem Netz.
He connected the phone to the network.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe verbunden |
| du | you (informal) | hast verbunden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat verbunden |
| wir | we | haben verbunden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt verbunden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben verbunden |
Er hat die Punkte verbunden.
He has connected the dots.
How to Conjugate "verbinden" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte verbunden |
| du | you (informal) | hattest verbunden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte verbunden |
| wir | we | hatten verbunden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet verbunden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten verbunden |
Er hatte die Punkte verbunden.
He had connected the dots.
How to Conjugate "verbinden" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde verbinden |
| du | you (informal) | wirst verbinden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird verbinden |
| wir | we | werden verbinden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet verbinden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden verbinden |
Er wird die zwei Städte verbinden.
He will connect the two cities.
How to Conjugate "verbinden" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | verbinde |
| du | you (informal) | verbindest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | verbinde |
| wir | we | verbinden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | verbindet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | verbinden |
Er meint, er verbinde uns.
He thinks that he is connecting us.
How to Conjugate "verbinden" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | verbände |
| du | you (informal) | verbändest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | verbände |
| wir | we | verbänden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | verbändet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | verbänden |
Er verbände die beiden Kabel.
He would connect both cables.
Frequently Asked Questions About "verbinden"
Is "verbinden" regular or irregular in German?
"Verbinden" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "verbinden" mean in English?
The German verb "verbinden" means "to connect" in English.
How do you conjugate "verbinden" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → verbinde, du → verbindest, er/sie/es → verbindet, wir → verbinden, ihr → verbindet, sie/Sie → verbinden.
How many tenses does "verbinden" have in German?
"Verbinden" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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