German verb · irregular · first needed at upper intermediate level (B2)

vergessen

to forget

The e becomes i with and / / : . The participle is the same as the infinitive: .

Speed:

Present

Präsens

What happens now or usually. Often also used for plans in the near future.

Präteritum

The past in writing and stories. In speech it is used mainly for “to be”, “to have” and the modal verbs.

Perfekt

The usual past tense in everyday conversation: helping verb + past participle.

Futur I

Plans, promises and guesses about the future: helping verb + infinitive.

Konjunktiv II

“Would”: polite requests, wishes and imagined situations.

Ich habe seinen Namen vergessen.I've forgotten his name.
Vergiss nicht, mich anzurufen.Don't forget to call me.
Er tut so, als hätte er alles vergessen.He acts as if he'd forgotten everything.