VERB
belegen/bəˈleːɡn̩/to enroll; to prove; to cover (with food)
belegen is a German verb that means to enroll, to prove, or to cover (with food). It is pronounced /bəˈleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "belegte" and the past participle is "belegt".
Definitions
1.to register or enroll for a course(school/university)
a.sign up for a class
Ich möchte einen Spanischkurs belegen.—I would like to enroll in a Spanish course.
2.to prove or provide evidence for something(evidence)
a.show by proof/documents
Er konnte seine Aussage mit Dokumenten belegen.—He could substantiate his statement with documents.
3.to cover something with a topping (e.g., bread with cheese, sausage, etc.)(food preparation)
a.put toppings on
Sie hat das Brot mit Käse belegt.—She covered the bread with cheese.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | belegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | belege |
| Present (du) | belegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | belegt |
| Preterite (ich) | belegte |
| Participle II | belegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | belegte |
| Imperative (singular) | belege |
| Imperative (plural) | belegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "belegen" mean in English?
- "belegen" means to enroll, to prove, or to cover (with food). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "belegen"?
- "belegen" is pronounced /bəˈleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "belegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "belegen" is "belegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "belegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "belegen" becomes "belegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "belegen"?
- "belegen" is a verb in German.
