VERB
begutachten/bəˈɡuːtˌʔaxtn̩/to assess; to evaluate; to appraise
begutachten is a German verb that means to assess, to evaluate, or to appraise. It is pronounced /bəˈɡuːtˌʔaxtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begutachtete" and the past participle is "begutachtet".
Definitions
1.to examine something carefully in order to give an expert opinion(professional/judicial)
a.to assess, often from an expert standpoint
Ein Sachverständiger musste den Schaden am Auto begutachten.—An expert had to assess the damage to the car.
b.to appraise or evaluate (e.g., documents, artworks, cases)
Die Gemälde wurden von einer Expertin begutachtet.—The paintings were appraised by an expert.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | begutachten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | begutachte |
| Present (du) | begutachtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | begutachtet |
| Preterite (ich) | begutachtete |
| Participle II | begutachtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | begutachtete |
| Imperative (singular) | begutachte |
| Imperative (plural) | begutachtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "begutachten" mean in English?
- "begutachten" means to assess, to evaluate, or to appraise. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "begutachten"?
- "begutachten" is pronounced /bəˈɡuːtˌʔaxtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "begutachten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "begutachten" is "begutachtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "begutachten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "begutachten" becomes "begutachtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "begutachten"?
- "begutachten" is a verb in German.
