VERB

bezweifeln/bəˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/to doubt; to question

bezweifeln is a German verb that means to doubt or to question. It is pronounced /bəˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bezweifelte" and the past participle is "bezweifelt".

Definitions

1.to consider something uncertain or not true; to doubt(attitude, belief)

a.to express or feel uncertainty about something being true

Ich bezweifle, dass er die Wahrheit sagt.I doubt that he is telling the truth.

Conjugation

Infinitivebezweifeln
Present (ich)bezweifle
Present (du)bezweifelst
Present (er/sie/es)bezweifelt
Preterite (ich)bezweifelte
Participle IIbezweifelt
Konjunktiv II (ich)bezweifelte
Imperative (singular)bezweifle
Imperative (plural)bezweifelt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "bezweifeln" mean in English?
"bezweifeln" means to doubt or to question. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "bezweifeln"?
"bezweifeln" is pronounced /bəˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "bezweifeln"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "bezweifeln" is "bezweifelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "bezweifeln"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "bezweifeln" becomes "bezweifelte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "bezweifeln"?
"bezweifeln" is a verb in German.

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