werden vs. werden

Common questions about werden vs. werden in German grammar, each answered in depth with examples. Part of Common Confusions & Tricky Spots.

• How do I distinguish "werden" as 'to become' from "werden" as the future/passive auxiliary? To become: werden is the main verb, meaning "to become" or "to get." It's often followed by an adjective or a noun (in…

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