VERB
bedeuten/bəˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/to mean; to signify; to matter
bedeuten is a German verb that means to mean, to signify, or to matter. It is pronounced /bəˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bedeutete" and the past participle is "bedeutet".
Definitions
1.to mean; to signify(meaning of words, signs, actions)
a.to refer to or indicate a meaning
Was bedeutet dieses Wort?—What does this word mean?
b.to be a sign of something
Rote Ampel bedeutet Halt.—A red traffic light means stop.
2.to matter; to be significant(importance, value)
a.to be important to someone
Du bedeutest mir viel.—You mean a lot to me.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bedeuten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bedeute |
| Present (du) | bedeutest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bedeutet |
| Preterite (ich) | bedeutete |
| Participle II | bedeutet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bedeutete |
| Imperative (singular) | bedeute |
| Imperative (plural) | bedeutet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bedeuten" mean in English?
- "bedeuten" means to mean, to signify, or to matter. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bedeuten"?
- "bedeuten" is pronounced /bəˈdɔɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bedeuten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bedeuten" is "bedeutet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bedeuten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bedeuten" becomes "bedeutete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bedeuten"?
- "bedeuten" is a verb in German.
