auftreten/ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁeːtn̩/to appear; to occur; to perform
auftreten is a German verb that means to appear, to occur, or to perform. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trat auf" and the past participle is "aufgetreten".
Definitions
1.to appear, to present oneself (in a certain way)(behavior/appearance)
a.to behave or act in a particular way
Er tritt sehr selbstbewusst auf.—He appears very self-confident.
2.to occur, to arise, to appear (for problems, symptoms, etc.)(event/phenomenon)
a.for something (usually unexpected) to happen or show up
Diese Symptome treten häufig bei Kindern auf.—These symptoms frequently occur in children.
3.to perform on stage, to appear (as an artist, actor, etc.)(stage/performance)
a.to give a public performance
Die Band wird morgen im Stadion auftreten.—The band will perform at the stadium tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auftreten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trete auf |
| Present (du) | trittst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tritt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | trat auf |
| Participle II | aufgetreten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | träte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | tritt auf |
| Imperative (plural) | tretet auf |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auftreten" mean in English?
- "auftreten" means to appear, to occur, or to perform. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auftreten"?
- "auftreten" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auftreten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auftreten" is "aufgetreten", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "auftreten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auftreten" becomes "trat auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auftreten"?
- "auftreten" is a verb in German.
