VERB

befehligen/bəˈfeːlɪɡn̩/to command; to be in command of; to be in charge of

befehligen is a German verb that means to command, to be in command of, or to be in charge of. It is pronounced /bəˈfeːlɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "befehligte" and the past participle is "befehligt".

Definitions

1.to be in command of (a group, especially military units or personnel)(military/organization)

a.to lead or hold authority over troops, units, or other organized groups

Sie befehligte ein Bataillon in der Armee.She commanded a battalion in the army.

Conjugation

Infinitivebefehligen
Present (ich)befehlige
Present (du)befehligst
Present (er/sie/es)befehligt
Preterite (ich)befehligte
Participle IIbefehligt
Konjunktiv II (ich)befehligte
Imperative (singular)befehlig
Imperative (plural)befehligt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "befehligen" mean in English?
"befehligen" means to command, to be in command of, or to be in charge of. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "befehligen"?
"befehligen" is pronounced /bəˈfeːlɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "befehligen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "befehligen" is "befehligt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "befehligen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "befehligen" becomes "befehligte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "befehligen"?
"befehligen" is a verb in German.

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