German A1 · Grammar cheat code
A1.1 · L7 · Separable Verbs: Present Tense

Prefix splits off to the end.

Prefix + Verbexample sentence
an + rufenIch rufe … an.
auf + stehenIch stehe … auf.
ein + kaufenEr kauft … ein.
mit + kommenIch komme … mit.
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— Details —

With a modal, the prefix stays on the infinitive at the end.

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Questions
What is the rule for Separable Verbs: Present Tense?
Prefix splits off to the end.
How do I use Separable Verbs: Present Tense?
With modals, the infinitive goes to the end — prefix stays attached to it.
Before this lesson
Präsens: Regular Verbs Verb at Position 2
After this lesson
Separable Verbs: Perfekt
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