VERB
bedauern/bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn/to regret; to be sorry about
bedauern is a German verb that means to regret or to be sorry about. It is pronounced /bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bedauerte" and the past participle is "bedauert".
Definitions
1.to regret something; to feel sorry about something(expressing regret)
a.to express regret or sorrow for an action, situation or event
Ich bedauere meinen Fehler sehr.—I deeply regret my mistake.
b.to politely express that something is unfortunate
Wir bedauern, Ihnen keine bessere Nachricht geben zu können.—We regret that we cannot give you better news.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bedauern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bedauere |
| Present (du) | bedauerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bedauert |
| Preterite (ich) | bedauerte |
| Participle II | bedauert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bedauerte |
| Imperative (singular) | bedauere |
| Imperative (plural) | bedauert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bedauern" mean in English?
- "bedauern" means to regret or to be sorry about. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bedauern"?
- "bedauern" is pronounced /bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bedauern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bedauern" is "bedauert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bedauern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bedauern" becomes "bedauerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bedauern"?
- "bedauern" is a verb in German.
