German GCSE
Conjugation
What Conjugation means in German GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Conjugation
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Changing the verb ending to match the person doing the action (I, you, he, we).
Changing the verb ending to match the subject (the person doing the action).
Changing the verb ending to match the subject (who is doing the action).
Topics that use Conjugation
- Grammar: Verbs and tenses (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Thematic Context: My personal world (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Verbs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Auxiliary Verb
- Reflexive Verb
- Separable Verb
- Subordinate Clause
- Adjective Agreement
- Cognate
- Past Participle
- Strong Verb
Using Conjugation in the exam
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