VERB
beeinträchtigen/bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪɡn̩/to impair; to affect adversely; to disable
beeinträchtigen is a German verb that means to impair, to affect adversely, or to disable. It is pronounced /bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beeinträchtigte" and the past participle is "beeinträchtigt".
Definitions
1.to reduce the normal functioning of something; to impair or disable(ability/condition)
a.to make someone's health, ability, or possibilities worse or limited
Durch den Unfall ist seine Bewegungsfähigkeit beeinträchtigt.—His mobility is impaired due to the accident.
b.to have a negative effect on a situation or process
Lärm kann die Konzentration erheblich beeinträchtigen.—Noise can severely impair concentration.
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 affect adversely, or to disable. 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.
