VERB
bedauern/bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn/to regret; to be sorry for
bedauern is a German verb that means to regret or to be sorry for. It is pronounced /bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bedauerte" and the past participle is "bedauert".
Definitions
1.to regret or be sorry for something(emotion, reaction)
a.expressing regret or sympathy for an event or circumstance
Er bedauert seinen Fehler sehr.—He deeply regrets his mistake.
b.politely expressing sympathy or apology
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 for. 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.
