VERB
bellen/ˈbɛlən/to bark; to yap
bellen is a German verb that means to bark or to yap. It is pronounced /ˈbɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bellte" and the past participle is "gebellt".
Definitions
1.to make the characteristic barking sound, especially by a dog(animal sound)
a.said of dogs and similar animals producing a sharp, repetitive sound
Der Hund beginnt laut zu bellen, wenn jemand an der Tür klingelt.—The dog starts barking loudly when someone rings the doorbell.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | belle |
| Present (du) | bellst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bellt |
| Preterite (ich) | bellte |
| Participle II | gebellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bellte |
| Imperative (singular) | bell |
| Imperative (plural) | bellt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bellen" mean in English?
- "bellen" means to bark or to yap. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bellen"?
- "bellen" is pronounced /ˈbɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bellen" is "gebellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bellen" becomes "bellte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bellen"?
- "bellen" is a verb in German.
