VERB
bewundern/bəˈvʊndɐn/to admire; to marvel at
bewundern is a German verb that means to admire or to marvel at. It is pronounced /bəˈvʊndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bewunderte" and the past participle is "bewundert".
Definitions
1.to regard someone or something with admiration, respect, or awe(general)
a.to admire a person for their qualities, actions, or appearance
Viele Menschen bewundern ihre Geduld.—Many people admire her patience.
b.to view something impressive with wonder or respect
Wir standen vor dem Gemälde und bewunderten die Farben.—We stood in front of the painting and marveled at the colors.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bewundern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bewundere |
| Present (du) | bewunderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bewundert |
| Preterite (ich) | bewunderte |
| Participle II | bewundert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bewunderte |
| Imperative (singular) | bewundere |
| Imperative (plural) | bewundert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bewundern" mean in English?
- "bewundern" means to admire or to marvel at. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bewundern"?
- "bewundern" is pronounced /bəˈvʊndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bewundern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bewundern" is "bewundert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bewundern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bewundern" becomes "bewunderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bewundern"?
- "bewundern" is a verb in German.
