The German verb "vergleichen" means "to compare" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vergleichen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vergleichen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | vergleiche |
| du | you (informal) | vergleichst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | vergleicht |
| wir | we | vergleichen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | vergleicht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | vergleichen |
Er vergleicht die Ergebnisse hier.
He compares the results here.
How to Conjugate "vergleichen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | verglich |
| du | you (informal) | verglichst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | verglich |
| wir | we | verglichen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | verglicht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | verglichen |
Er verglich das Auto mit meinem.
He compared the car with mine.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe verglichen |
| du | you (informal) | hast verglichen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat verglichen |
| wir | we | haben verglichen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt verglichen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben verglichen |
Er hat die Texte verglichen.
He has compared the texts.
How to Conjugate "vergleichen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte verglichen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest verglichen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte verglichen |
| wir | we | hatten verglichen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet verglichen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten verglichen |
Er hatte die Texte verglichen.
He had compared the texts.
How to Conjugate "vergleichen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde vergleichen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst vergleichen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird vergleichen |
| wir | we | werden vergleichen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet vergleichen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden vergleichen |
Er wird die Texte vergleichen.
He will compare the texts.
How to Conjugate "vergleichen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | vergleiche |
| du | you (informal) | vergleichest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | vergleiche |
| wir | we | vergleichen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | vergleichet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | vergleichen |
Er meint, er vergleiche es.
He thinks that he is comparing it.
How to Conjugate "vergleichen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | vergliche |
| du | you (informal) | verglichest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | vergliche |
| wir | we | verglichen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | verglichet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | verglichen |
Er verlieche die zwei Handys.
He would compare the two phones.
Frequently Asked Questions About "vergleichen"
Is "vergleichen" regular or irregular in German?
"Vergleichen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vergleichen" mean in English?
The German verb "vergleichen" means "to compare" in English.
How do you conjugate "vergleichen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → vergleiche, du → vergleichst, er/sie/es → vergleicht, wir → vergleichen, ihr → vergleicht, sie/Sie → vergleichen.
How many tenses does "vergleichen" have in German?
"Vergleichen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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