Musterverb

Musterverb is a term used in German grammar to denote a regular verb. Regular verbs in German follow predictable patterns for conjugation across different tenses, moods, and persons. This contrasts with irregular verbs, which exhibit stem changes or other variations that do not follow the standard rules.

The conjugation of a Musterverb typically involves adding specific endings to the verb stem based on the grammatical context. For example, in the present tense, common endings include -e, -st, -t, -en, -t, and -en for the first person singular, second person singular, third person singular, first person plural, second person plural, and third person plural, respectively. The infinitive form of most German verbs ends in -en.

Examples of Musterverben include "machen" (to make/do), "lernen" (to learn), and "spielen" (to play). When conjugated, these verbs maintain their stem and add the appropriate endings. For instance, "machen" becomes "ich mache," "du machst," "er/sie/es macht," "wir machen," "ihr macht," and "sie machen" in the present indicative. Understanding Musterverben is fundamental to mastering German verb conjugation.