VERB
beschreiben/bəˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to describe; to depict
beschreiben is a German verb that means to describe or to depict. It is pronounced /bəˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beschrieb" and the past participle is "beschrieben".
Definitions
1.to express or represent something in words(general use)
a.to depict someone or something by giving details; to describe
Bitte beschreiben Sie das Bild so genau wie möglich.—Please describe the picture as precisely as possible.
2.to draw, trace, or sketch out a geometric shape or figure(science, mathematics)
a.to construct or delineate a figure
Mit einem Zirkel kann man einen Kreis beschreiben.—You can draw a circle with a compass.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beschreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beschreibe |
| Present (du) | beschreibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beschreibt |
| Preterite (ich) | beschrieb |
| Participle II | beschrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beschriebe |
| Imperative (singular) | beschreibe |
| Imperative (plural) | beschreibt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beschreiben" mean in English?
- "beschreiben" means to describe or to depict. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beschreiben"?
- "beschreiben" is pronounced /bəˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beschreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beschreiben" is "beschrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beschreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beschreiben" becomes "beschrieb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beschreiben"?
- "beschreiben" is a verb in German.
