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

Infinitivebeanspruchen
Present (ich)beanspruche
Present (du)beanspruchst
Present (er/sie/es)beansprucht
Preterite (ich)beanspruchte
Participle IIbeansprucht
Konjunktiv II (ich)beanspruchte
Imperative (singular)beanspruche
Imperative (plural)beansprucht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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