laufen
Translation
to run, to walk, to work, to be on
Examples
Er läuft jeden Morgen.
He runs every morning.
Der Motor läuft gut.
The engine is running well.
Der Film läuft schon im Kino.
The film is already showing at the cinema.
Wie läuft's bei dir?
How's it going with you?
Grammar Patterns
laufen to run/walk He runs fast.
laufen ((gut/schlecht)) to go (well/badly) Das Geschäft läuft gut.
laufen to be on/playing (film, show) The show runs every night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rennen (to run fast); Antonyms: stehen (to stand).
Etymology
From Old High German 'loufan'. Cognate with the English word 'leap'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your legs making a 'loop' as you run ('laufen').