VERB
beeinträchtigen/bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪɡn̩/to impair; to negatively affect; to compromise
beeinträchtigen is a German verb that means to impair, to negatively affect, or to compromise. It is pronounced /bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beeinträchtigte" and the past participle is "beeinträchtigt".
Definitions
1.to have a negative effect on the quality, function, or state of something(general)
a.to diminish or impair the proper functioning or value of something
Lärm kann die Konzentration beeinträchtigen.—Noise can impair concentration.
b.to cause harm, loss, or inconvenience in a non-physical sense
Seine Krankheit beeinträchtigt seine Arbeitsfähigkeit erheblich.—His illness seriously affects his ability to work.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beeinträchtigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beeinträchtige |
| Present (du) | beeinträchtigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beeinträchtigt |
| Preterite (ich) | beeinträchtigte |
| Participle II | beeinträchtigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beeinträchtigte |
| Imperative (singular) | beeinträchtige |
| Imperative (plural) | beeinträchtigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beeinträchtigen" mean in English?
- "beeinträchtigen" means to impair, to negatively affect, or to compromise. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beeinträchtigen"?
- "beeinträchtigen" is pronounced /bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beeinträchtigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beeinträchtigen" is "beeinträchtigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beeinträchtigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beeinträchtigen" becomes "beeinträchtigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beeinträchtigen"?
- "beeinträchtigen" is a verb in German.
