werden
to become; will (future auxiliary)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈveːɐ̯dən/
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Cultural Note
Werden is one of the three most important verbs in German. It serves triple duty: as a main verb meaning 'to become,' as the auxiliary for future tense, and as the auxiliary for passive voice. Mastering werden unlocks a huge portion of German grammar.
📝 Example Sentences
Es wird kalt.
It is getting cold.
Ich werde morgen kommen.
I will come tomorrow.
Sie wird Ärztin.
She is becoming a doctor.