VERB
befördern/bəˈfœʁdɐn/to promote; to transport; to forward
befördern is a German verb that means to promote, to transport, or to forward. It is pronounced /bəˈfœʁdɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beförderte" and the past participle is "befördert".
Definitions
1.to raise someone to a higher position or rank(work, career)
a.to promote in a professional context
Sie wurde zur Abteilungsleiterin befördert.—She was promoted to department manager.
2.to move or transport something or someone from one place to another(movement, logistics)
a.to transport goods or people
Die Firma befördert Waren per LKW.—The company transports goods by truck.
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 promote, to transport, 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.
