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How do you say "to walk" in German?
laufen
In German, "to walk" is laufen.
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Pronunciation
LOW-fen. Long 'au', stress on first syllable, similar to English 'loft'.
Grammar notes
Strong verb, past tense lief, past participle gelaufen. Uses sein for locomotion, haben when describing an activity.
Example sentence
Sie läuft durch den Park.
She walks through the park.
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How to remember laufen
Laufen is 'to run' as well as 'to walk' in modern German. Context determines speed.
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Questions about laufen
How do you say "to walk" in German?
In German, "to walk" is laufen. It is a noun.
How is laufen written in German?
laufen is written using the standard German script.
How is laufen used in a sentence?
Use laufen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie läuft durch den Park. (She walks through the park.).
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