VERB
ähneln/ˈɛːnl̩n/to resemble; to be similar to; to look like
ähneln is a German verb that means to resemble, to be similar to, or to look like. It is pronounced /ˈɛːnl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ähnelte" and the past participle is "geähnelt".
Definitions
1.to resemble (to be similar or look like someone or something)(similarity, appearance)
a.to have a similar appearance or characteristics as someone or something
Er ähnelt seinem Vater sehr.—He closely resembles his father.
b.to be similar in style, type, or features
Dieses Gebäude ähnelt dem alten Rathaus.—This building resembles the old town hall.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ähneln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ähnele |
| Present (du) | ähnelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ähnelt |
| Preterite (ich) | ähnelte |
| Participle II | geähnelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ähnelte |
| Imperative (singular) | ähnele |
| Imperative (plural) | ähnelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ähneln" mean in English?
- "ähneln" means to resemble, to be similar to, or to look like. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ähneln"?
- "ähneln" is pronounced /ˈɛːnl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ähneln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ähneln" is "geähnelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ähneln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ähneln" becomes "ähnelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ähneln"?
- "ähneln" is a verb in German.
