Fuhrst

Fuhrst is the second-person singular form of the German verb fahren in the simple past tense (Präteritum). It translates to “you drove” or “you traveled” in English. The present tense form is fährst (with umlaut), whereas the Präteritum form uses fuhr- as the stem and the ending -st for the second person singular, yielding fuhrst. The past participle of fahren is gefahren, and the auxiliary verb used in perfect tenses is sein (du bist gefahren).

Conjugation in the Präteritum (du form): ich fuhr, du fuhrst, er fuhr, wir fuhren, ihr fuhrt, sie fuhren. This form is mainly found in written German, such as literature or archival texts, and is less common in everyday spoken language. In ordinary speech, speakers typically use the Perfekt, with the auxiliary sein: du bist gefahren.

Usage and notes: Fuhrst is a standard, correct form in contexts where the Präteritum is appropriate. It is often encountered in narratives, reports, or historical writing. In contemporary conversation, speakers tend to substitute du bist gefahren for actions completed in the past. The word fuhrst is not a noun; if capitalized (Fuhrst), it would be interpreted as a surname or proper name rather than a verb form.

In summary, fuhrst is the Präteritum second-person singular of fahren, used mainly in writing and traditional narration, with the common spoken alternative being "du bist gefahren."