VERB
auszeichnen/ˈaʊ̯sˌt͡saɪ̯çnən/to distinguish; to honor; to award
auszeichnen is a German verb that means to distinguish, to honor, or to award. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌt͡saɪ̯çnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeichnete aus" and the past participle is "ausgezeichnet".
Definitions
1.to honor or reward someone formally for an achievement(give a prize; honor)
a.to give an official award or medal to someone
Die Wissenschaftlerin wurde für ihre Forschung ausgezeichnet.—The scientist was honored for her research.
2.to distinguish, make stand out (from others); to characterize(differentiate; make stand out)
a.to mark something or someone as special or noteworthy
Seine Hilfsbereitschaft zeichnet ihn besonders aus.—His helpfulness especially distinguishes him.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auszeichnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zeichne aus |
| Present (du) | zeichnest aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zeichnet aus |
| Preterite (ich) | zeichnete aus |
| Participle II | ausgezeichnet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zeichnete aus |
| Imperative (singular) | zeichne aus |
| Imperative (plural) | zeichnet aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auszeichnen" mean in English?
- "auszeichnen" means to distinguish, to honor, or to award. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auszeichnen"?
- "auszeichnen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌt͡saɪ̯çnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auszeichnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auszeichnen" is "ausgezeichnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "auszeichnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auszeichnen" becomes "zeichnete aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auszeichnen"?
- "auszeichnen" is a verb in German.
