Sein vs Haben — How to Choose the Right Auxiliary Verb in German

🔗 Choose your language Modal verbs are essential for building useful German sentences. At the A1 level, the most common are können (can), müssen (must), and wollen (want). They help you express ability, necessity, and desire. This guide explains how to use them with simple rules and examples. How Modal Verbs Work A modal verb […]

🔗 Choose your language When learning German, two of the first verbs you meet are sein (to be) and haben (to have). They are not only important as main verbs but also as auxiliary verbs for building the past tense (Perfekt). Many beginners get confused about when to use sein and when to use haben. […]