verb
to believe, to think (that)
A1
'glauben' means 'to believe' or 'to think (that)'. It's a regular weak verb (geglaubt), uses auxiliary haben in perfect (ich habe geglaubt). Often takes preposition 'an' (glauben an + accusative) for 'believe in'. Not reflexive; imperative forms and conjugations are regular.
Examples
Ich glaube dir.
I believe you.
Ich glaube, dass das richtig ist.
I think that is correct.
Er glaubte an das Gute.
He believed in the good.
Details
Mnemonics
picture someone closing their eyes and believing a story
glauben ~ 'globe-ben' — imagine nodding to a globe to show you believe it
Notes
Often used with a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. Regular weak verb.