VERB
auffordern/ˈaʊ̯fˌfɔʁdɐn/to request; to ask; to invite (to do something)
auffordern is a German verb that means to request, to ask, or to invite (to do something). 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(formal request)
a.to request someone officially or formally to perform an action
Der Lehrer forderte die Schüler auf, ruhig zu sein.—The teacher asked the students to be quiet.
2.to invite or encourage someone to participate(invitation to take part)
a.to invite or encourage someone to do something (especially to participate or speak)
Sie wurde aufgefordert, ihre Meinung zu äußern.—She was asked to express her opinion.
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 request, to ask, or to invite (to do something). 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.
