VERB
bewähren/bəˈvɛːʁən/to prove oneself; to be effective; to stand the test
bewähren is a German verb that means to prove oneself, to be effective, or to stand the test. It is pronounced /bəˈvɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewährte" and the past participle is "bewährt".
Definitions
1.to show through actions or experience that something is suitable or reliable(prove effective/reliable in practice)
a.to prove one's value, reliability, or suitability (usually used reflexively)
In schwierigen Zeiten muss sich eine Führungskraft bewähren.—In difficult times, a leader must prove themselves.
b.to demonstrate usefulness or effectiveness through use or in a test
Die neuen Maschinen haben sich im Alltag bewährt.—The new machines have proven themselves in everyday use.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bewähren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bewähre |
| Present (du) | bewährst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bewährt |
| Preterite (ich) | bewährte |
| Participle II | bewährt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bewährte |
| Imperative (singular) | bewähr |
| Imperative (plural) | bewährt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bewähren" mean in English?
- "bewähren" means to prove oneself, to be effective, or to stand the test. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bewähren"?
- "bewähren" is pronounced /bəˈvɛːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bewähren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bewähren" is "bewährt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bewähren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bewähren" becomes "bewährte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bewähren"?
- "bewähren" is a verb in German.
