VERB
befürchten/bəˈfʏʁçtn̩/to fear; to be afraid of; to suspect (something unpleasant)
befürchten is a German verb that means to fear, to be afraid of, or to suspect (something unpleasant). It is pronounced /bəˈfʏʁçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "befürchtete" and the past participle is "befürchtet".
Definitions
1.to fear or expect something bad will happen(expecting something negative)
a.to feel anxiety about the occurrence of something unwanted
Sie befürchtet, dass es morgen regnen wird.—She fears that it will rain tomorrow.
b.to suspect with worry, especially about negative outcomes
Er befürchtet, die Prüfung nicht zu bestehen.—He is afraid he will not pass the exam.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | befürchten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | befürchte |
| Present (du) | befürchtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | befürchtet |
| Preterite (ich) | befürchtete |
| Participle II | befürchtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | befürchtete |
| Imperative (singular) | befürchte |
| Imperative (plural) | befürchtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "befürchten" mean in English?
- "befürchten" means to fear, to be afraid of, or to suspect (something unpleasant). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "befürchten"?
- "befürchten" is pronounced /bəˈfʏʁçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "befürchten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "befürchten" is "befürchtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "befürchten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "befürchten" becomes "befürchtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "befürchten"?
- "befürchten" is a verb in German.
