Was ist das Present Continuous?
Das Present Continuous (auch present progressive genannt) drückt aus:
- Handlungen, die gerade jetzt stattfinden: I am reading this page.
- Vorübergehende Situationen: She is staying with her aunt this week.
- Vereinbarungen für die nahe Zukunft: We are meeting on Saturday.
- Sich verändernde Situationen: The weather is getting warmer.
Form
am / is / are + Verb + -ing
| Subjekt | Positiv | Negativ | Frage |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | am working | am not working | Am I working? |
| He / She / It | is working | is not (isn't) working | Is he working? |
| You / We / They | are working | are not (aren't) working | Are you working? |
Rechtschreibregeln für -ing
| Verbendung | Regel | Beispiel |
|---|---|---|
| stummes -e | -e weglassen, -ing hinzufügen | make → making |
| kurzer Vokal + einzelner Mitlaut | Mitlaut verdoppeln + -ing | run → running |
| -ie | zu -y + -ing ändern | lie → lying |
| die meisten anderen | -ing hinzufügen | play → playing |
Zeitausdrücke
now, at the moment, currently, right now, today, this week, still
Praxisbezug: Social-Media-Post
"Just landed in New York! I'm staying at the Marriott hotel. The city is getting so busy — everyone is rushing somewhere!"
Praxisbezug: Telefongespräch
"Hi! Where are you? — I am walking to the station right now. The train is leaving in ten minutes! — OK, I am waiting for you outside."
Tipp Das Present Continuous begegnet dir in Live-Nachrichtenberichten ("The prime minister is speaking to reporters"), Sportkommentaren ("He is running towards the goal!") und in Textnachrichten ("I'm coming, be there in 5 mins").
Übungsaufgaben
Schreibe die richtige Form: She (read) a book right now.
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She is reading a book right now.
Bilde eine Verneinung: He is watching TV.
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He is not (isn't) watching TV.
Bilde eine Frage: They are playing football.
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Are they playing football?