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'Haben' or 'Sein' with the Verb 'Fahren' in German Past Tense?

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For example, the sentence "Ich bin schon zum Bahnhof gefahren."

'Fahren' implies movement and therefore 'sein' is commonly employed as the auxiliary verb in its past tense. As a result, 'Ich bin schon zum Bahnhof gefahren', which translates to 'I have already driven to the station' is the correct sentence. Utilizing 'haben' or 'sein' accurately with verbs like 'fahren' is crucial for conveying apt meaning in German language.

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