A2Grammar

Ich habe das Buch gelesen.

I read the book.

In German

Ich habe das Buch gelesen.

Ish hah-buh das bookh geh-lay-zen.
English
I read the book.
Español
Leí el libro.
Italiano
Ho letto il libro.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • habehaveAuxiliary verb
  • dastheDefinite article
  • BuchbookNoun
  • gelesenreadPast participle

Grammar Point

Perfekt mit 'haben' (unregelmäßiges Verb)

Variations

  • Das Buch habe ich gelesen.
    The book I read.
  • Ich las das Buch.
    I read the book (Präteritum).

FAQ

How do you say "I read the book." in German?

"I read the book." in German is "Ich habe das Buch gelesen." (Ish hah-buh das bookh geh-lay-zen.).

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