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
| Infinitive | befehligen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | befehlige |
| Present (du) | befehligst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | befehligt |
| Preterite (ich) | befehligte |
| Participle II | befehligt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | befehligte |
| Imperative (singular) | befehlig |
| Imperative (plural) | befehligt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
