#229 · Verb
erzählen
erzählen is a German verb. It’s the #229 most frequently used German word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Forms you’ll actually hear
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken German. The top 2 forms cover about 81% of everyday use — learn these first.
erzählen41%
erzählt40%
Show 4 more forms
erzähle8%
erzählte7%
erzählst3%
erzählten1%