fahren
to drive, to go (by vehicle)
Beginner Verb
🔊
Pronunciation
/ˈfaːʁən/
💡
Cultural Note
Germans take driving seriously — the Autobahn has sections with no speed limit. 'Fahren' uses 'sein' when indicating movement from A to B, but 'haben' when the focus is on the activity itself (e.g., 'Ich habe Auto gefahren').
📝 Example Sentences
Fährst du mich nach Hause?
Will you drive me home?
Wir fahren im Sommer ans Meer.
We're going to the sea in summer.