VERB
beitragen/ˈbaɪ̯ˌtʁaːɡŋ̩/to contribute; to add (to something); to play a part
beitragen is a German verb that means to contribute, to add (to something), or to play a part. It is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯ˌtʁaːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trug bei" and the past participle is "beigetragen".
Definitions
1.to contribute to something; to help bring about(to help achieve something)
a.to help make something happen or be achieved
Jeder kann zum Gelingen des Projekts beitragen.—Everyone can contribute to the success of the project.
2.to have a part or share in an outcome(personal involvement)
a.to play a part in something
Viele Faktoren tragen zur Verbesserung der Situation bei.—Many factors contribute to the improvement of the situation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beitragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trage bei |
| Present (du) | trägst bei |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trägt bei |
| Preterite (ich) | trug bei |
| Participle II | beigetragen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | trüge bei |
| Imperative (singular) | trag bei |
| Imperative (plural) | tragt bei |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beitragen" mean in English?
- "beitragen" means to contribute, to add (to something), or to play a part. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beitragen"?
- "beitragen" is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯ˌtʁaːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beitragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beitragen" is "beigetragen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beitragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beitragen" becomes "trug bei" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beitragen"?
- "beitragen" is a verb in German.
