The German verb "vorhaben" means "to plan, to intend" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "vorhaben" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "vorhaben" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe vor |
| du | you (informal) | hast vor |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat vor |
| wir | we | haben vor |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt vor |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben vor |
How to Conjugate "vorhaben" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte vor |
| du | you (informal) | hattest vor |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte vor |
| wir | we | hatten vor |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet vor |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten vor |
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe vorgehabt |
| du | you (informal) | hast vorgehabt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat vorgehabt |
| wir | we | haben vorgehabt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt vorgehabt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben vorgehabt |
How to Conjugate "vorhaben" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte vorgehabt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest vorgehabt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte vorgehabt |
| wir | we | hatten vorgehabt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet vorgehabt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten vorgehabt |
How to Conjugate "vorhaben" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde vorhaben |
| du | you (informal) | wirst vorhaben |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird vorhaben |
| wir | we | werden vorhaben |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet vorhaben |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden vorhaben |
How to Conjugate "vorhaben" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe vor |
| du | you (informal) | habest vor |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | habe vor |
| wir | we | haben vor |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habet vor |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben vor |
How to Conjugate "vorhaben" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hätte vor |
| du | you (informal) | hättest vor |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hätte vor |
| wir | we | hätten vor |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hättet vor |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hätten vor |
Frequently Asked Questions About "vorhaben"
Is "vorhaben" regular or irregular in German?
"Vorhaben" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "vorhaben" mean in English?
The German verb "vorhaben" means "to plan, to intend" in English.
How do you conjugate "vorhaben" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → habe vor, du → hast vor, er/sie/es → hat vor, wir → haben vor, ihr → habt vor, sie/Sie → haben vor.
How many tenses does "vorhaben" have in German?
"Vorhaben" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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