bestimmen/bəˈʃtɪmən/to determine; to decide; to designate
bestimmen is a German verb that means to determine, to decide, or to designate. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtɪmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bestimmte" and the past participle is "bestimmt".
Definitions
1.to decide or set something(decide, prescribe)
a.to decide or fix something officially or authoritatively
Die Lehrer bestimmen die Regeln für die Klasse.—The teachers set the rules for the class.
2.to determine or establish the nature, identity, or value of something(identify, ascertain)
a.to establish or identify
Es ist schwierig, das Alter des Gemäldes genau zu bestimmen.—It is difficult to determine the exact age of the painting.
3.to appoint or designate someone for something(designate, appoint)
a.to nominate or designate for a task or role
Sie wurde zur Sprecherin der Gruppe bestimmt.—She was appointed as the spokesperson of the group.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bestimmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bestimme |
| Present (du) | bestimmst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bestimmt |
| Preterite (ich) | bestimmte |
| Participle II | bestimmt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bestimmte |
| Imperative (singular) | bestimme |
| Imperative (plural) | bestimmt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bestimmen" mean in English?
- "bestimmen" means to determine, to decide, or to designate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bestimmen"?
- "bestimmen" is pronounced /bəˈʃtɪmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bestimmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bestimmen" is "bestimmt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bestimmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bestimmen" becomes "bestimmte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bestimmen"?
- "bestimmen" is a verb in German.
