glauben

/ˈɡlaʊ̯bn̩/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): glaubt
past: glaubte
perfect: hat geglaubt

Meaning

to believe, to think (with some uncertainty)
- Ich glaube, du hast recht.
  
  I think you're right.
- Ich glaube, dass es morgen regnet. Nimm lieber einen Schirm mit.
  
  I think that it will rain tomorrow. Take an umbrella with you.
to believe in (religious faith)

with an ... glauben
- Sie glaubt an Gott.
  
  She believes in God.
- Viele Menschen glauben an Gott. Für sie ist der Glaube eine große Stütze.
  
  Many people believe in God. For them faith is a great support.

Similar words

denken

denken is the general act of thinking, or thinking OF someone/something ("an jemanden denken"). glauben is believing something to be true, often with some uncertainty — "Ich glaube, es regnet" (I think/believe it's raining).

vermuten

glauben is the general word for believing something; vermuten implies a more reasoned assumption based on available evidence.

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