VERB
beugen/ˈbɔɪ̯ɡŋ̩/to bend; to flex; to conjugate (grammar)
beugen is a German verb that means to bend, to flex, or to conjugate (grammar). It is pronounced /ˈbɔɪ̯ɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beugte" and the past participle is "gebeugt".
Definitions
1.to move part of the body from being straight to being curved or at an angle(physical movement)
a.to move something so it is no longer straight
Er beugt den Arm, um das Gewicht zu heben.—He bends his arm to lift the weight.
b.to lean one's body forward or downward
Sie beugte sich über das Buch.—She bent over the book.
2.to conjugate or inflect a word according to grammatical rules(grammar)
a.to change the form of a verb depending on person, number, tense, etc.
Kannst du das Verb ‚sein‘ beugen?—Can you conjugate the verb 'sein'?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beugen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beuge |
| Present (du) | beugst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beugt |
| Preterite (ich) | beugte |
| Participle II | gebeugt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beugte |
| Imperative (singular) | beuge |
| Imperative (plural) | beugt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beugen" mean in English?
- "beugen" means to bend, to flex, or to conjugate (grammar). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beugen"?
- "beugen" is pronounced /ˈbɔɪ̯ɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beugen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beugen" is "gebeugt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beugen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beugen" becomes "beugte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beugen"?
- "beugen" is a verb in German.
