VERB
anerkennen/ˌanʔɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/to recognize; to acknowledge; to approve
anerkennen is a German verb that means to recognize, to acknowledge, or to approve. It is pronounced /ˌanʔɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erkannte an" and the past participle is "anerkannt".
Definitions
1.to officially recognize or accept the existence or validity of something(general, official context)
a.to recognize a degree, document, law, etc.
Die Universität erkennt meinen Abschluss aus dem Ausland an.—The university recognizes my degree from abroad.
2.to acknowledge or show appreciation for someone's qualities or achievements(personal, social context)
a.to appreciate someone's effort or performance
Seine Arbeit wurde von allen Kollegen anerkannt.—His work was acknowledged by all colleagues.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anerkennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erkenne an |
| Present (du) | erkennst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erkennt an |
| Preterite (ich) | erkannte an |
| Participle II | anerkannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erkennte an |
| Imperative (singular) | erkenne an |
| Imperative (plural) | erkennt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anerkennen" mean in English?
- "anerkennen" means to recognize, to acknowledge, or to approve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anerkennen"?
- "anerkennen" is pronounced /ˌanʔɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anerkennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anerkennen" is "anerkannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anerkennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anerkennen" becomes "erkannte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anerkennen"?
- "anerkennen" is a verb in German.
