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