A2–B1 Verbs Past tense (Perfekt)
Saber Perfekt
Slice the participles that match haben or sein - fast.
The Perfekt is a common way to talk about past events in everyday German. It uses a form of haben or sein and a past participle: Ich habe gekocht. Ich bin gegangen. Most verbs use haben. Many verbs that describe a change of place or state use sein, and common verbs such as bleiben use sein too. Learning the auxiliary together with the verb gives you a useful phrase to remember.
The more you play this game, the better you will be able to recognise familiar past-tense phrases when people talk about their day, a journey or something they have done. Repeat a few completed combinations aloud to practise talking about your own experiences.
Try a round while you wait for the kettle, or play after another daily activity. Start with Learning mode and aim for accurate swipes before longer combos.
Learn the auxiliary and participle together: ist gegangen, hat gekocht, ist geblieben. This game gives you many chances to recognise those combinations. A short round on different days is an easy way to keep practising.
Many verbs describing a change of place or state use sein: Ich bin gegangen, Ich bin aufgewacht. Sein, bleiben and werden also use sein. Most verbs use haben, and some verbs can use either auxiliary depending on their meaning or construction. Learn a complete example with each new verb.
A swipe earns points when all the words you cut match the auxiliary at the top. One wrong word cancels the swipe. Try smaller, accurate cuts first, then look for a combo when several matching words are close together.
The change gives you practice with both auxiliaries and their different forms. Check whether the prompt is du hast, wir sind or another form, then look for matching participles. A word that matched the last prompt may belong to the other auxiliary now.
Learning mode colours the matching words green and the other words red. You can use the help while you get familiar with the combinations. These rounds are for practice and do not count towards the leaderboard.
Yes. The last three words you cut appear with their English translations. You can review a useful participle and its meaning while you prepare for the next swipe.
The game is for A2–B1 learners who have already met the Perfekt. A round takes a few minutes. Play a short round whenever it fits your day, and return on another day to revisit the combinations.