VERB
auftauchen/ˈaʊ̯fˌtaʊ̯xn̩/to appear; to surface; to emerge
auftauchen is a German verb that means to appear, to surface, or to emerge. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌtaʊ̯xn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tauchte auf" and the past participle is "aufgetaucht".
Definitions
1.to appear somewhere unexpectedly or to become visible(sudden appearance)
a.to unexpectedly come into view or presence
Plötzlich ist er auf der Party aufgetaucht.—Suddenly he appeared at the party.
2.to rise to the surface (from underwater)(underwater/diving)
a.to come up from underwater to the surface
Der Taucher ist nach zehn Minuten wieder aufgetaucht.—The diver surfaced again after ten minutes.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auftauchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | tauche auf |
| Present (du) | tauchst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | taucht auf |
| Preterite (ich) | tauchte auf |
| Participle II | aufgetaucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tauchte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | tauche auf |
| Imperative (plural) | taucht auf |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auftauchen" mean in English?
- "auftauchen" means to appear, to surface, or to emerge. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auftauchen"?
- "auftauchen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌtaʊ̯xn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auftauchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auftauchen" is "aufgetaucht", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "auftauchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auftauchen" becomes "tauchte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auftauchen"?
- "auftauchen" is a verb in German.
