VERB
auffordern/ˈaʊ̯fˌfɔʁdɐn/to ask; to request; to urge
auffordern is a German verb that means to ask, to request, or to urge. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌfɔʁdɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "forderte auf" and the past participle is "aufgefordert".
Definitions
1.to ask or request someone formally to do something(request, demand)
a.to formally ask or call upon someone to do something
Die Lehrerin forderte die Schüler auf, ihre Hausaufgaben abzugeben.—The teacher asked the students to hand in their homework.
b.to urge or prompt someone to take action
Die Polizei forderte die Demonstranten auf, den Platz zu verlassen.—The police requested the demonstrators to leave the square.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auffordern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fordere auf |
| Present (du) | forderst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fordert auf |
| Preterite (ich) | forderte auf |
| Participle II | aufgefordert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | forderte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | fordere auf |
| Imperative (plural) | fordert auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auffordern" mean in English?
- "auffordern" means to ask, to request, or to urge. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auffordern"?
- "auffordern" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌfɔʁdɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auffordern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auffordern" is "aufgefordert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "auffordern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auffordern" becomes "forderte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auffordern"?
- "auffordern" is a verb in German.
