werden
Translation
to become, will (future auxiliary), is being/was (passive auxiliary)
Examples
Er wird Arzt.
He is becoming a doctor.
Es wird bald regnen.
It will rain soon.
Das Auto wird repariert.
The car is being repaired.
Grammar Patterns
((nom.)) ((noun/adj.)) to become (sth.) Er wird rot. Sie wird Lehrerin.
((nom.)) ((infinitive)) will (do sth.) Es wird morgen regnen.
((nom.)) ((past participle)) is being (done) Das Haus wird gebaut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: get, grow; Antonyms: stay, remain
Etymology
From Old High German 'werdan', related to 'weird' (fate/destiny).
Memory Tips
Think of 'weird' sisters (fates) determining what will become. Used for future and passive.