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http://german.about.com/od/verbs/a/German-Grammar-Tip.htm
This is a good explanation of the use of Sein instead of Haben .
No, not with 'are'. The verb 'go' requires 'have' in the past tense (present perfect if you prefer). So: 'We have gone already', with word order change. Or "We have left already left" might sound better in English. Not being a German speaker I am unsure as to whether this last option is very close translation of the original.
1510
I don't think laufen can mean laugh. Are you thinking of "lachen" which is to laugh?
871
margaritaguese ......laufen definitely means "run" the word "laufen" sometimes is used in some regions for 'walk" but one would not use it in written language.
504
"We already walked" should be accepted, just like in every other example where the basic past tense is accept in English. Reported 9/25/2020.
"We already walked" should be accepted, just like in every other example where the basic past tense is accept in English.
"already" generally establishes a connection between a past event that is relevant to the present -- we generally use the present perfect for this in (standard) English: "I have already brushed my teeth; have you already done your homework? She has left already" etc.
1510
So how would you say "we are ready to run" which is what I put before I was "oopsed"
1510
"Went" is the past tense of "Go". Laufen refers specifically to run or walk, not generally to "go".
1257
I was wondering why my answer wasn't accepted, thanks for pointing that out and reminding me!
871
the first meaning of laufen is run in German. in some regions the colloquial use of laufen also is also walk but it is not high German and it would not be accepted in written language. Therefore if Duo replaces run with walk for laufen it is definitely wrong by Duo... a mistake that needs to be corrected. It has been reported. the note is for people who are learning the language
871
It is funny when duo marks you wrong for something that is correct and Duo is straight wrong.... laufen in German is run and not walk....in some regions the colloquial language is to use laufen for walking but it is not High German. It is colloquial only for some regions