How to use Present perfect Tense in German Language | Partizip Perfekt 2 | PP2

Present Perfect tense in German Language The present perfect tense describe the past event or action. In other way we can say this is rece...

Present Perfect tense in German Language

The present perfect tense describe the past event or action. In other way we can say this is recent past. This tense is more used in spoken language in German.
Let’s see the structure of making sentences with Present prefect “das Perfekt” in German Language.

Subject+Helping verb (sein/haben)+Object+3^rd form of Main Verb (PP2)

We always use one helping verb on 2^nd position that can be “sein” or “haben”. We need to check the main verb in sentence. If main verb indicates that subject’s place is changing then we will use “sein”. In case of no place change as per main verb, we will “haben” on 2^nd position.
We also use main verb at the end of the sentence in 3^rd form. Let’s see some examples:

I have done Homework.
Ich habe die Hausaufgabe gemacht.

In above example, subject has completed this task at one place, he/she is not moving or changing the place that’s why we have used “haben” second place. And the main verb “machen” is at the end of the sentence in 3^rd form.

She has gone to the doctor.
Sie ist zum Atzt gegangen.

In above example, subject’s place is changing. May be earlier he/she was at home or else somewhere. But now she has gone to the doctor so subject’s place has changed. That’s why we have used “sein” on 2^nd position and the main verb “gehen” stands at the end of the sentence in its 3^rd form “gegangen”.

More examples of Present perfect tense (PP2):

Das Kind ist zur Schule gefahren.
The Child has gone to the school.

Mein Vater hat das Auto gekauft.
My Father has bought the Car.

Sie haben das Essen gekocht.
They have cooked Food.

Ich habe viel Wasser getrunken.
I have drunk much Water.

Ich habe den Lehrer angerufen.
I have called the teacher.

Wir haben den Fuβball gespielt.
We have Played Football.

Er hat die Hausaufgabe gemacht.
He has done Homework.

Wir sind nach Delhi gefahren.
We have travelled ti Delhi.