VERB
begeistern/bəˈɡaɪ̯stɐn/to inspire; to excite; to enthuse
begeistern is a German verb that means to inspire, to excite, or to enthuse. It is pronounced /bəˈɡaɪ̯stɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begeisterte" and the past participle is "begeistert".
Definitions
1.to fill someone with enthusiasm or excitement(emotion, motivation)
a.to inspire someone emotionally or intellectually
Der Lehrer konnte die Schüler für das Thema begeistern.—The teacher was able to inspire the students about the topic.
b.to be excited about something (reflexive)
Ich kann mich für klassische Musik begeistern.—I can get excited about classical music.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | begeistern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | begeistere |
| Present (du) | begeisterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | begeistert |
| Preterite (ich) | begeisterte |
| Participle II | begeistert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | begeisterte |
| Imperative (singular) | begeistere |
| Imperative (plural) | begeistert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "begeistern" mean in English?
- "begeistern" means to inspire, to excite, or to enthuse. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "begeistern"?
- "begeistern" is pronounced /bəˈɡaɪ̯stɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "begeistern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "begeistern" is "begeistert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "begeistern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "begeistern" becomes "begeisterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "begeistern"?
- "begeistern" is a verb in German.
