The German verb "ziehen" means "to pull, to move" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "ziehen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "ziehen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | ziehe |
| du | you (informal) | ziehst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | zieht |
| wir | we | ziehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | zieht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | ziehen |
Er zieht in eine neue Wohnung um.
He is moving into a new apartment.
How to Conjugate "ziehen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | zog |
| du | you (informal) | zogst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | zog |
| wir | we | zogen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | zogt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | zogen |
Er zog die Tür fest zu.
He pulled the door shut tight.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gezogen |
| du | you (informal) | hast gezogen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gezogen |
| wir | we | haben gezogen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gezogen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gezogen |
Er ist in ein Haus gezogen.
He has moved into a house.
How to Conjugate "ziehen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gezogen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gezogen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gezogen |
| wir | we | hatten gezogen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gezogen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gezogen |
Er hatte den Stecker gezogen.
He had pulled the plug.
How to Conjugate "ziehen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde ziehen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst ziehen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird ziehen |
| wir | we | werden ziehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet ziehen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden ziehen |
Er wird den Mantel ziehen.
He will put on the coat.
How to Conjugate "ziehen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | ziehe |
| du | you (informal) | ziehest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ziehe |
| wir | we | ziehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ziehet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | ziehen |
Er sagt, er ziehe um.
He says he moves.
How to Conjugate "ziehen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | zöge |
| du | you (informal) | zögest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | zöge |
| wir | we | zögen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | zöget |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | zögen |
Er zöge an der Tür.
He would pull the door.
Frequently Asked Questions About "ziehen"
Is "ziehen" regular or irregular in German?
"Ziehen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "ziehen" mean in English?
The German verb "ziehen" means "to pull, to move" in English.
How do you conjugate "ziehen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → ziehe, du → ziehst, er/sie/es → zieht, wir → ziehen, ihr → zieht, sie/Sie → ziehen.
How many tenses does "ziehen" have in German?
"Ziehen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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