VERB
besetzen/bəˈzɛt͡sn̩/to occupy; to fill (a position); to reserve
besetzen is a German verb that means to occupy, to fill (a position), or to reserve. It is pronounced /bəˈzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "besetzte" and the past participle is "besetzt".
Definitions
1.to take possession or control of a place, especially by force(military/political)
a.to occupy a territory, building, etc.
Das Militär hat die Stadt besetzt.—The military occupied the city.
2.to fill a job, position, or role(employment/role)
a.to appoint someone to a position
Die Stelle wurde bereits besetzt.—The position has already been filled.
3.to reserve or book a seat, place, etc.(reservation)
a.to make a seat/place unavailable to others
Der Platz ist besetzt.—The seat is taken.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | besetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | besetze |
| Present (du) | besetzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | besetzt |
| Preterite (ich) | besetzte |
| Participle II | besetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | besetzte |
| Imperative (singular) | besetze |
| Imperative (plural) | besetzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "besetzen" mean in English?
- "besetzen" means to occupy, to fill (a position), or to reserve. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "besetzen"?
- "besetzen" is pronounced /bəˈzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "besetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "besetzen" is "besetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "besetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "besetzen" becomes "besetzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "besetzen"?
- "besetzen" is a verb in German.
