VERB
begleiten/bəˈɡlaɪ̯tn̩/to accompany; to escort; to go with
begleiten is a German verb that means to accompany, to escort, or to go with. It is pronounced /bəˈɡlaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begleitete" and the past participle is "begleitet".
Definitions
1.to go with someone or something(people, events)
a.to go somewhere with someone
Kannst du mich zum Bahnhof begleiten?—Can you accompany me to the train station?
2.to support or assist someone during a process or time(support, figurative)
a.to provide support or remain present
Die Eltern begleiten ihre Kinder beim Lernen.—The parents support their children while they learn.
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 escort, or to go with. 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.
