German · Common Verbs
Laufen
To walk / To run
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move on foot; to run.
Example
Ich laufe jeden Morgen im Park.
I run in the park every morning.
Etymology
'Laufen' derives from the Old High German 'laufen', a term indicating running or walking, which has maintained its meaning throughout its evolution in the German language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Laufen' is utilized in both formal and informal speech and writing, often in contexts involving movement or exercise, and is common in all German-speaking regions.