German Verbs - Simple Infinitives

Simple Infinitives

The infinitive consists of the root and the suffix -en. With verbs whose roots end in el or er, the e of the infinitive suffix is dropped.

laufen ("to run")
lächeln ("to smile")
meistern ("to master")

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