das Perfekt
Translation
perfect tense, present perfect
Examples
Wir lernen heute das Perfekt.
Today we are learning the perfect tense.
Bilden Sie einen Satz im Perfekt.
Form a sentence in the perfect tense.
Grammar Patterns
to learn ((sth.)) to learn something We are learning the perfect tense today.
to form a sentence ((in sth.)) to form a sentence in something Form a sentence in the perfect tense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die vollendete Gegenwart; Antonyms: das Präteritum, das Futur
Etymology
From Latin 'perfectum' (completed), meaning 'thoroughly made'.
Memory Tips
Think of an action that was 'perfectly' completed in the past and has relevance to the present.