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 feel sorry about something; to regret(emotion, opinion)
a.to express regret or apology for something
Er bedauert, dass er nicht kommen kann.—He regrets that he cannot come.
b.to feel sorry for someone or something unfortunate
Ich bedaure Ihren Verlust sehr.—I am very sorry for your loss.
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.
