Conjugation German verb werden (become, will): in present, past, subjunctive, perfect, ... many examples, translations, grammar, rules, speech output, definitions, exercises and downloads.
Master the seven distinct uses of werden below, and you’ll open the door to seven brand new grammatical forms and seven new methods of self-expression in German.
The verb 'werden' can mean 'to become' and changes with different subjects in each tense. 'Werden' helps form future tense, passive voice, and subjunctive mood when used with other verbs. In subjunctive mood, 'werden' is used to express wishes, polite requests, or unreal situations.
‘Werden’ conjugations translate to ‘I become / became / will become, etc.’ The infinitive verb ‘werden’ (‘to become’ in English) is one of the very first German verbs you should learn.
To say “ would become,” use würde by itself or würde werden. Würde + infinitive indicates the present subjunctive (what someone would do), and so can refer to what someone would do now or what s/he would do in the future, depending on the context.
The verb werden stands at the core of German grammar, whether you use it as a main verb meaning “to become,” an auxiliary in future tenses, or the key factor in forming passive.
Future Perfect ich werde geworden sein du wirst geworden sein er/sie/es wird geworden sein wir werden geworden sein ihr werdet geworden sein sie/Sie werden geworden sein
Full conjugation table for "werden" (to become) in all German tenses: present, past, perfect & future. Irregular verb — with real examples, grammar tips, and related verbs.