VERB
andeuten/ˈanˌdɔɪ̯tn̩/to hint; to suggest; to imply
andeuten is a German verb that means to hint, to suggest, or to imply. It is pronounced /ˈanˌdɔɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "deutete an" and the past participle is "angedeutet".
Definitions
1.to express something indirectly; to hint at something(communication)
a.to give a subtle clue or reference
Sie deutete an, dass sie früher gehen möchte.—She hinted that she would like to leave earlier.
2.to show something in outline or suggest something without full detail(art/appearance/movement)
a.to sketch or indicate an outline or basic shape
Die Künstlerin deutete die Landschaft im Hintergrund nur an.—The artist only suggested the landscape in the background.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | andeuten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | deute an |
| Present (du) | deutest an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | deutet an |
| Preterite (ich) | deutete an |
| Participle II | angedeutet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | deutete an |
| Imperative (singular) | deute an |
| Imperative (plural) | deutet an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "andeuten" mean in English?
- "andeuten" means to hint, to suggest, or to imply. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "andeuten"?
- "andeuten" is pronounced /ˈanˌdɔɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "andeuten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "andeuten" is "angedeutet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "andeuten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "andeuten" becomes "deutete an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "andeuten"?
- "andeuten" is a verb in German.
