VERB
äußern/ˈɔɪ̯sɐn/to express; to say; to remark
äußern is a German verb that means to express, to say, or to remark. It is pronounced /ˈɔɪ̯sɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "äußerte" and the past participle is "geäußert".
Definitions
1.to express (an opinion, thought, or feeling)(opinion, thought)
a.to say or make known something
Er äußerte seine Meinung offen.—He openly expressed his opinion.
b.to comment or remark
Sie äußerte sich kritisch zu dem Vorschlag.—She commented critically on the proposal.
2.to become apparent; to manifest oneself(reflexive, behavior)
a.to show oneself in some way (of feelings, reactions, etc.)
Unzufriedenheit äußert sich oft in kleinen Gesten.—Dissatisfaction often manifests itself in small gestures.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | äußern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | äußere |
| Present (du) | äußerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | äußert |
| Preterite (ich) | äußerte |
| Participle II | geäußert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | äußerte |
| Imperative (singular) | äußere |
| Imperative (plural) | äußert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "äußern" mean in English?
- "äußern" means to express, to say, or to remark. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "äußern"?
- "äußern" is pronounced /ˈɔɪ̯sɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "äußern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "äußern" is "geäußert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "äußern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "äußern" becomes "äußerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "äußern"?
- "äußern" is a verb in German.
