VERB
äußern/ˈɔɪ̯sɐn/to express; to voice; to remark
äußern is a German verb that means to express, to voice, or to remark. It is pronounced /ˈɔɪ̯sɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "äußerte" and the past participle is "geäußert".
Definitions
1.to express something in words; to state or voice an opinion(communication)
a.to communicate thoughts or feelings
Er äußerte seine Meinung offen in der Besprechung.—He openly expressed his opinion in the meeting.
b.to make a statement about something
Die Sprecherin äußerte sich zu den aktuellen Ereignissen.—The spokeswoman commented on the current events.
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 voice, 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.
