VERB
basieren/baˈziːʁən/to be based (on); to rest (on)
basieren is a German verb that means to be based (on) or to rest (on). It is pronounced /baˈziːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "basierte" and the past participle is "basiert".
Definitions
1.to have something as a basis or foundation (usually with 'auf')(foundation, origin)
a.to be based on a fact, idea, or source
Der Film basiert auf einer wahren Geschichte.—The film is based on a true story.
b.to rest or depend on a foundation
Unsere Entscheidung basiert auf aktuellen Daten.—Our decision is based on current data.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | basieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | basiere |
| Present (du) | basierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | basiert |
| Preterite (ich) | basierte |
| Participle II | basiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | basierte |
| Imperative (singular) | basier |
| Imperative (plural) | basiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "basieren" mean in English?
- "basieren" means to be based (on) or to rest (on). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "basieren"?
- "basieren" is pronounced /baˈziːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "basieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "basieren" is "basiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "basieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "basieren" becomes "basierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "basieren"?
- "basieren" is a verb in German.
