VERB

bereiten/bəˈʁaɪ̯tn̩/to prepare; to cause; to make ready

bereiten is a German verb that means to prepare, to cause, or to make ready. It is pronounced /bəˈʁaɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bereitete" and the past participle is "bereitet".

Definitions

1.to prepare or make ready (something)(preparation, general)

a.to get something ready, often for someone

Ich werde das Abendessen bereiten.I will prepare dinner.

2.to cause or give (mostly in emotional/experiential contexts)(cause, experience)

a.to cause (pleasure, joy, trouble, etc.) for someone

Die Nachricht hat ihm große Freude bereitet.The news gave him great joy.

Conjugation

Infinitivebereiten
Present (ich)bereite
Present (du)bereitest
Present (er/sie/es)bereitet
Preterite (ich)bereitete
Participle IIbereitet
Konjunktiv II (ich)bereitete
Imperative (singular)bereite
Imperative (plural)bereitet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "bereiten" mean in English?
"bereiten" means to prepare, to cause, or to make ready. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "bereiten"?
"bereiten" is pronounced /bəˈʁaɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "bereiten"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "bereiten" is "bereitet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "bereiten"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "bereiten" becomes "bereitete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "bereiten"?
"bereiten" is a verb in German.

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