befördern/bəˈfœʁdɐn/to transport; to promote; to forward
befördern is a German verb that means to transport, to promote, or to forward. It is pronounced /bəˈfœʁdɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beförderte" and the past participle is "befördert".
Definitions
1.to move or transport (something or someone) from one place to another(logistics, transport)
a.to transport cargo or people
Die Firma befördert täglich mehrere Tonnen Güter mit dem LKW.—The company transports several tons of goods by truck every day.
2.to promote (someone) to a higher job position(work, career)
a.to advance in position or rank
Sie wurde zur Abteilungsleiterin befördert.—She was promoted to department manager.
3.to forward (mail or information)(correspondence)
a.to send something on to a recipient
Bitte befördern Sie diese Nachricht an den Kunden.—Please forward this message to the customer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | befördern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | befördere |
| Present (du) | beförderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | befördert |
| Preterite (ich) | beförderte |
| Participle II | befördert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beförderte |
| Imperative (singular) | befördere |
| Imperative (plural) | befördert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "befördern" mean in English?
- "befördern" means to transport, to promote, or to forward. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "befördern"?
- "befördern" is pronounced /bəˈfœʁdɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "befördern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "befördern" is "befördert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "befördern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "befördern" becomes "beförderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "befördern"?
- "befördern" is a verb in German.
