VERB
besiegen/bəˈziːɡn̩/to defeat; to beat; to overcome
besiegen is a German verb that means to defeat, to beat, or to overcome. It is pronounced /bəˈziːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "besiegte" and the past participle is "besiegt".
Definitions
1.to defeat someone or something; to beat(competition, conflict)
a.to win against an opponent in a contest or fight
Im Finale konnte die Mannschaft ihren Rivalen besiegen.—In the final, the team was able to defeat their rival.
b.to overcome a challenge, fear, or obstacle
Sie hat ihre Angst vor Hunden besiegt.—She overcame her fear of dogs.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | besiegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | besiege |
| Present (du) | besiegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | besiegt |
| Preterite (ich) | besiegte |
| Participle II | besiegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | besiegte |
| Imperative (singular) | besieg |
| Imperative (plural) | besiegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "besiegen" mean in English?
- "besiegen" means to defeat, to beat, or to overcome. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "besiegen"?
- "besiegen" is pronounced /bəˈziːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "besiegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "besiegen" is "besiegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "besiegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "besiegen" becomes "besiegte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "besiegen"?
- "besiegen" is a verb in German.
