VERB
beanspruchen/bəˈʔanʃpʁʊxn̩/to claim; to demand; to require
beanspruchen is a German verb that means to claim, to demand, or to require. It is pronounced /bəˈʔanʃpʁʊxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beanspruchte" and the past participle is "beansprucht".
Definitions
1.to assert the right to have or use something(to demand, claim right to something)
a.to demand or lay claim to something for oneself
Sie beansprucht das Erbe ihres Onkels.—She is claiming her uncle's inheritance.
2.to require or take up (resources, time, etc.)(to require, take up)
a.to use or consume a certain amount of something
Das Projekt beansprucht viel Zeit.—The project requires a lot of time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beanspruchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beanspruche |
| Present (du) | beanspruchst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beansprucht |
| Preterite (ich) | beanspruchte |
| Participle II | beansprucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beanspruchte |
| Imperative (singular) | beanspruche |
| Imperative (plural) | beansprucht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beanspruchen" mean in English?
- "beanspruchen" means to claim, to demand, or to require. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beanspruchen"?
- "beanspruchen" is pronounced /bəˈʔanʃpʁʊxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beanspruchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beanspruchen" is "beansprucht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beanspruchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beanspruchen" becomes "beanspruchte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beanspruchen"?
- "beanspruchen" is a verb in German.
