bewerben/bəˈvɛʁbn̩/to apply (for a job); to compete (for something)
bewerben is a German verb that means to apply (for a job) or to compete (for something). It is pronounced /bəˈvɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewarb" and the past participle is "beworben".
Definitions
1.to seek or apply for something, especially a job, place at university, etc. (most often used reflexively: sich bewerben)(job search, formal)
a.to apply for a job, position, or place
Ich möchte mich um die Stelle als Lehrer bewerben.—I would like to apply for the position as a teacher.
b.to submit oneself as a candidate for something, not necessarily employment
Sie bewirbt sich an mehreren Universitäten.—She is applying to several universities.
2.to put oneself forward or compete for something (e.g. prize, honor, etc.; less common)(competition)
a.to compete for a specific award or title
Viele Autoren bewerben sich um den Literaturpreis.—Many authors are competing for the literature prize.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bewerben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bewerbe |
| Present (du) | bewirbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bewirbt |
| Preterite (ich) | bewarb |
| Participle II | beworben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bewürbe |
| Imperative (singular) | bewirb |
| Imperative (plural) | bewerbt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bewerben" mean in English?
- "bewerben" means to apply (for a job) or to compete (for something). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bewerben"?
- "bewerben" is pronounced /bəˈvɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bewerben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bewerben" is "beworben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bewerben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bewerben" becomes "bewarb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bewerben"?
- "bewerben" is a verb in German.
