VERB
befehlen/bəˈfeːlən/to command; to order; to give an order
befehlen is a German verb that means to command, to order, or to give an order. It is pronounced /bəˈfeːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "befahl" and the past participle is "befohlen".
Definitions
1.to give a command or order to someone(military; formal)
a.to instruct or direct someone authoritatively to do something
Der Offizier befahl den Soldaten, sofort aufzubrechen.—The officer ordered the soldiers to set off immediately.
b.to give an authoritative instruction in a non-military context
Sie befahl ihrem Sohn, das Zimmer aufzuräumen.—She ordered her son to tidy up the room.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | befehlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | befehle |
| Present (du) | befiehlst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | befiehlt |
| Preterite (ich) | befahl |
| Participle II | befohlen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | befähle |
| Imperative (singular) | befiehl |
| Imperative (plural) | befehlt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "befehlen" mean in English?
- "befehlen" means to command, to order, or to give an order. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "befehlen"?
- "befehlen" is pronounced /bəˈfeːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "befehlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "befehlen" is "befohlen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "befehlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "befehlen" becomes "befahl" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "befehlen"?
- "befehlen" is a verb in German.
