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Auxiliary Verb "Sein" Usage
- In German perfect tense, some verbs use "sein" (to be) as the auxiliary verb instead of "haben" (to have).
- Verbs indicating a change of place or state require "sein" as the auxiliary, highlighting movement or transformation.
Change of State or Place Rule
- The German perfect tense uses "sein" for verbs involving change of place or change of state, such as sleeping or being born.
- Movement alone is not enough; the verb must involve going from one place/state to another.
Perfect Tense for State Changes
- The perfect tense in German uses "sein" for verbs that imply a change in state, such as falling asleep, waking up, or growing.
- This is because these verbs represent a transition from one state to another.