VERB
angeben/ˈanˌɡeːbn̩/to state; to declare; to show off
angeben is a German verb that means to state, to declare, or to show off. It is pronounced /ˈanˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab an" and the past participle is "angegeben".
Definitions
1.to state or declare information officially or formally(information/report)
a.to formally provide information
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Adresse an.—Please state your name and address.
2.to boast or show off(behavior)
a.to act boastfully or brag
Er muss immer mit seinem neuen Auto angeben.—He always has to show off with his new car.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | angeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe an |
| Present (du) | gibst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt an |
| Preterite (ich) | gab an |
| Participle II | angegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe an |
| Imperative (singular) | gib an |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "angeben" mean in English?
- "angeben" means to state, to declare, or to show off. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "angeben"?
- "angeben" is pronounced /ˈanˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "angeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "angeben" is "angegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "angeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "angeben" becomes "gab an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "angeben"?
- "angeben" is a verb in German.
