present continuous

ˈprɛzənt kənˈtɪnjʊəs
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Translation of present continuous into German

Noun

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tense showing ongoing action in the present
TECH.
Verlaufsform der Gegenwart Present Continuous Present Progressive
  • In the present continuous, we say "I am working" to show action now.In der Verlaufsform der Gegenwart sagen wir „I am working“, um eine Handlung auszudrücken, die jetzt gerade stattfindet.
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Synonyms and analogies of present continuous in English

n.present progressiveMore synonyms

Examples of present continuous in a sentence

  • We are learning about present continuous in class.

Translations of "present continuous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasPräsensnn.

Many students struggle with using the present continuous correctly when speaking.

Viele Schüler haben Schwierigkeiten, das Präsens beim Sprechen richtig zu verwenden.

I encourage students to identify the present continuous in conversation examples.

Ich ermutige die Schüler, das Präsens in Gesprächsbeispielen zu identifizieren.

The present continuous can create vivid imagery in storytelling by showing ongoing actions.

Das Präsens kann in Erzählungen lebendige Bilder schaffen, indem es laufende Aktionen zeigt.

Recognizing the present continuous helps improve both speaking and writing skills.

Das Erkennen des Präsens hilft, sowohl die Sprech- als auch die Schreibfähigkeiten zu verbessern.

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present continuous: Examples and translations in context

I am excited to practice the present continuous during our speaking activities.

Ich freue mich darauf, das Präsens während unserer Sprechaktivitäten zu üben.

She loves using the present continuous to describe what her friends are doing.

Sie liebt es, das Präsens zu verwenden, um zu beschreiben, was ihre Freunde tun.

He often mixes up the present continuous with the simple present tense.

Er verwechselt oft das Präsens mit dem einfachen Präsens.

You know, I wouldn't use the present continuous, personally.

Ich würde nicht das Präsens verwenden.

The prefix di- and the ending -e/ -ye express the present continuous.

Das Präfix di- und die Endung -e/ -ye drücken das Präsens in der Verlaufsform aus.

The present continuous can express future arrangements, like 'We are meeting tomorrow.'

Das Präsens kann zukünftige Vereinbarungen ausdrücken, wie 'Wir treffen uns morgen.'

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