aufbringen/ˈaʊ̯fˌbʁɪŋən/to raise (money); to apply; to annoy; to muster (courage)
aufbringen is a German verb that means to raise (money), to apply, or to annoy. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌbʁɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brachte auf" and the past participle is "aufgebracht".
Definitions
1.to gather or raise (e.g., money, resources, strength)(finance, effort)
a.to raise money or resources
Es war schwierig, das nötige Geld für die Reise aufzubringen.—It was difficult to raise the necessary money for the trip.
b.to muster strength, energy, or courage
Ich konnte nicht genug Mut aufbringen, ihn anzusprechen.—I couldn't muster enough courage to approach him.
2.to apply (something, e.g., paint, force, effort)(application, use)
a.to apply a substance
Die Farbe muss gleichmäßig aufgebracht werden.—The paint must be applied evenly.
3.to make angry or upset; to enrage(emotion)
a.to enrage or annoy someone (usually in reflexive or passive)
Sein Verhalten brachte alle gegen ihn auf.—His behavior turned everyone against him.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufbringen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bringe auf |
| Present (du) | bringst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bringt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | brachte auf |
| Participle II | aufgebracht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | brächte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | bringe auf |
| Imperative (plural) | bringt auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufbringen" mean in English?
- "aufbringen" means to raise (money), to apply, or to annoy. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufbringen"?
- "aufbringen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌbʁɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufbringen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufbringen" is "aufgebracht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufbringen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufbringen" becomes "brachte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufbringen"?
- "aufbringen" is a verb in German.
