German words · B1 · verb
to receive
Wir haben gestern einen wichtigen Brief empfangen.
We received an important letter yesterday.
| ich I | empfange |
|---|---|
| du you | empfängst |
| er he / she / it | empfängt |
| wir we | empfangen |
| ihr you (plural) | empfangt |
| sie they / you (formal) | empfangen |
| ich I | empfing |
|---|---|
| du you | empfingst |
| er he / she / it | empfing |
| wir we | empfingen |
| ihr you (plural) | empfangt |
| sie they / you (formal) | empfingen |
empfangen = 'to receive' (think of 'to welcome' or 'accept')
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