VERB

berichten/bəˈʁɪçtn̩/to report; to inform

berichten is a German verb that means to report or to inform. It is pronounced /bəˈʁɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "berichtete" and the past participle is "berichtet".

Definitions

1.to report or give an account of something; to inform about something(information/news)

a.to give news or information about something

Der Reporter berichtet live vom Ort des Geschehens.The reporter is reporting live from the scene.

b.to inform someone formally about something (with 'über' or 'von')

Sie berichtet ihrem Chef über den Stand der Dinge.She informs her boss about the state of affairs.

Conjugation

Infinitiveberichten
Present (ich)berichte
Present (du)berichtest
Present (er/sie/es)berichtet
Preterite (ich)berichtete
Participle IIberichtet
Konjunktiv II (ich)berichtete
Imperative (singular)berichte
Imperative (plural)berichtet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "berichten" mean in English?
"berichten" means to report or to inform. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "berichten"?
"berichten" is pronounced /bəˈʁɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "berichten"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "berichten" is "berichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "berichten"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "berichten" becomes "berichtete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "berichten"?
"berichten" is a verb in German.

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