VERB
beruhen/bəˈʁuːən/to be based on; to rest on
beruhen is a German verb that means to be based on or to rest on. It is pronounced /bəˈʁuːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beruhte" and the past participle is "beruht".
Definitions
1.to be based (on something), to rest (on something)(cause, basis)
a.to have something as a foundation or origin
Sein Erfolg beruht auf harter Arbeit.—His success is based on hard work.
b.to be founded on a particular reason or circumstance
Das Missverständnis beruht auf einem einfachen Fehler.—The misunderstanding is due to a simple mistake.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beruhen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | — |
| Present (du) | — |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beruht |
| Preterite (ich) | beruhte |
| Participle II | beruht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beruhte |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beruhen" mean in English?
- "beruhen" means to be based on or to rest on. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beruhen"?
- "beruhen" is pronounced /bəˈʁuːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beruhen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beruhen" is "beruht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beruhen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beruhen" becomes "beruhte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beruhen"?
- "beruhen" is a verb in German.
