VERB
bewahren/bəˈvaːʁən/to preserve; to keep; to maintain
bewahren is a German verb that means to preserve, to keep, or to maintain. It is pronounced /bəˈvaːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewahrte" and the past participle is "bewahrt".
Definitions
1.to keep something safe and protected from loss, harm, or change(keep safe/protect)
a.to preserve; keep from harm
Sie konnten ihre Traditionen über Jahrhunderte bewahren.—They were able to preserve their traditions for centuries.
b.to maintain (an internal quality, state, or ability)
Er bewahrt stets Ruhe in schwierigen Situationen.—He always maintains his composure in difficult situations.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bewahren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bewahre |
| Present (du) | bewahrst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bewahrt |
| Preterite (ich) | bewahrte |
| Participle II | bewahrt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bewahrte |
| Imperative (singular) | bewahre |
| Imperative (plural) | bewahrt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bewahren" mean in English?
- "bewahren" means to preserve, to keep, or to maintain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bewahren"?
- "bewahren" is pronounced /bəˈvaːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bewahren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bewahren" is "bewahrt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bewahren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bewahren" becomes "bewahrte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bewahren"?
- "bewahren" is a verb in German.
