The German verb "wissen" means "to know (facts)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "wissen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "wissen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | weiß |
| du | you (informal) | weißt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | weiß |
| wir | we | wissen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wisst |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wissen |
Er weiß alles über Autos.
He knows everything about cars.
How to Conjugate "wissen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wusste |
| du | you (informal) | wusstest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wusste |
| wir | we | wussten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wusstet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wussten |
Er wusste nicht, wo sie wohnte.
He did not know where she lived.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gewusst |
| du | you (informal) | hast gewusst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gewusst |
| wir | we | haben gewusst |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gewusst |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gewusst |
Er hat von dem Plan gewusst.
He knew about the plan.
How to Conjugate "wissen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gewusst |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gewusst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gewusst |
| wir | we | hatten gewusst |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gewusst |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gewusst |
Er hatte von dem Termin gewusst.
He had known about the appointment.
How to Conjugate "wissen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde wissen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst wissen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird wissen |
| wir | we | werden wissen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet wissen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden wissen |
Er wird den Weg wissen.
He will know the way.
How to Conjugate "wissen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wisse |
| du | you (informal) | wissest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wisse |
| wir | we | wissen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wisset |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wissen |
Er sagt, er wisse den Namen.
He says he knows the name.
How to Conjugate "wissen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | wüsste |
| du | you (informal) | wüsstest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wüsste |
| wir | we | wüssten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wüsstet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | wüssten |
Er wüsste gern den Weg dorthin.
He would like to know the way there.
Frequently Asked Questions About "wissen"
Is "wissen" regular or irregular in German?
"Wissen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "wissen" mean in English?
The German verb "wissen" means "to know (facts)" in English.
How do you conjugate "wissen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → weiß, du → weißt, er/sie/es → weiß, wir → wissen, ihr → wisst, sie/Sie → wissen.
How many tenses does "wissen" have in German?
"Wissen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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