antreten/ˈanˌtʁeːtn̩/to start; to take up; to line up
antreten is a German verb that means to start, to take up, or to line up. It is pronounced /ˈanˌtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trat an" and the past participle is "angetreten".
Definitions
1.to start or take up (a role, a journey, a task)(beginning something, usually official or formal)
a.to begin a job, journey, or duty
Er tritt morgen seine neue Stelle an.—He is starting his new job tomorrow.
b.to commence a trip or journey
Wir treten nächste Woche unsere Reise nach Berlin an.—We are starting our trip to Berlin next week.
2.to line up or present oneself (for inspection, at a competition)(military, sports)
a.to report for duty or present oneself formally
Die Soldaten mussten pünktlich zum Appell antreten.—The soldiers had to line up for roll call on time.
b.to participate in a competition or exam
Sie tritt für Deutschland bei den Olympischen Spielen an.—She is competing for Germany at the Olympic Games.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | antreten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trete an |
| Present (du) | trittst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tritt an |
| Preterite (ich) | trat an |
| Participle II | angetreten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | träte an |
| Imperative (singular) | tritt an |
| Imperative (plural) | tretet an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "antreten" mean in English?
- "antreten" means to start, to take up, or to line up. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "antreten"?
- "antreten" is pronounced /ˈanˌtʁeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "antreten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "antreten" is "angetreten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "antreten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "antreten" becomes "trat an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "antreten"?
- "antreten" is a verb in German.
