VERB
begleiten/bəˈɡlaɪ̯tn̩/to accompany; to go with; to escort
begleiten is a German verb that means to accompany, to go with, or to escort. It is pronounced /bəˈɡlaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begleitete" and the past participle is "begleitet".
Definitions
1.to go with someone to give them company or support(person)
a.to go along with as company
Kannst du mich zum Arzt begleiten?—Can you accompany me to the doctor?
2.to be present during something or take part in it(event/process)
a.to be involved or present during an event
Eltern begleiten ihre Kinder oft am ersten Schultag.—Parents often accompany their children on the first day of school.
3.to musically accompany someone(music)
a.to play music to support another performer
Sie begleitet den Sänger am Klavier.—She accompanies the singer on the piano.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | begleiten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | begleite |
| Present (du) | begleitest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | begleitet |
| Preterite (ich) | begleitete |
| Participle II | begleitet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | begleitete |
| Imperative (singular) | begleite |
| Imperative (plural) | begleitet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "begleiten" mean in English?
- "begleiten" means to accompany, to go with, or to escort. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "begleiten"?
- "begleiten" is pronounced /bəˈɡlaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "begleiten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "begleiten" is "begleitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "begleiten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "begleiten" becomes "begleitete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "begleiten"?
- "begleiten" is a verb in German.
