VERB
basteln/ˈbastl̩n/to do handicrafts; to make crafts; to tinker
basteln is a German verb that means to do handicrafts, to make crafts, or to tinker. It is pronounced /ˈbastl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bastelte" and the past participle is "gebastelt".
Definitions
1.to make things with your hands using simple materials, often for fun or as a hobby(handicrafts, DIY)
a.to create or decorate small objects by hand (often as a hobby or with children)
Die Kinder basteln im Kindergarten Laternen.—The children are making lanterns in kindergarten.
b.to tinker or modify simple objects manually
Er bastelt gern an seinem alten Radio.—He likes tinkering with his old radio.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | basteln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bastle |
| Present (du) | bastelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bastelt |
| Preterite (ich) | bastelte |
| Participle II | gebastelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bastelte |
| Imperative (singular) | bastel |
| Imperative (plural) | bastelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "basteln" mean in English?
- "basteln" means to do handicrafts, to make crafts, or to tinker. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "basteln"?
- "basteln" is pronounced /ˈbastl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "basteln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "basteln" is "gebastelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "basteln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "basteln" becomes "bastelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "basteln"?
- "basteln" is a verb in German.
