I. Theory
German features a wide array of Latin-based verbs. These verbs tend to be recognizable to English speakers [ex:
ruinieren,
operieren,
realisieren]. Generally, these verbs have a Germanic-based equivalent, however they often have at least a slight difference in meaning:
“-ieren” verb | Meaning | Germanic Verb | Meaning |
| realisieren | to realize (a dream, vision) | festellen | to come to understand |
| observieren | to stake out | beobachten | to observe |
| lancieren | to launch (a project) | abfeuern | to fire off |
II. Commonly Seen -ieren Verbs
This lesson will focus on the following -ieren verbs:
kritisieren,
reparieren,
identifizieren, and
produzieren.
