principal parts

US /ˈprɪnsɪpəl pɑːrts/
UK /ˈprɪnsɪpəl pɑːrts/
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Stammformen eines Verbs

the forms of a verb from which all other forms can be derived, typically the infinitive, past tense, and past participle

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The principal parts of 'sing' are 'sing,' 'sang,' and 'sung.'
Die Stammformen von 'singen' sind 'singen', 'sang' und 'gesungen'.
Understanding the principal parts helps in conjugating verbs correctly.
Das Verständnis der Stammformen hilft bei der korrekten Konjugation von Verben.