VERB
bieten/ˈbiːtn̩/to offer; to provide; to present
bieten is a German verb that means to offer, to provide, or to present. It is pronounced /ˈbiːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bot" and the past participle is "geboten".
Definitions
1.to offer something to someone(general)
a.to make something available for use or purchase
Die Firma bietet ihre Produkte weltweit an.—The company offers its products worldwide.
2.to provide (an opportunity, possibility, etc.)(opportunity/possibility)
a.to give a chance or make something possible
Das Museum bietet viele interessante Ausstellungen.—The museum provides many interesting exhibitions.
3.to bid (in an auction or for something)(auction)
a.to make an offer of money in an auction
Wer bietet mehr?—Who bids more?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bieten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | biete |
| Present (du) | bietest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bietet |
| Preterite (ich) | bot |
| Participle II | geboten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | böte |
| Imperative (singular) | biete |
| Imperative (plural) | bietet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bieten" mean in English?
- "bieten" means to offer, to provide, or to present. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bieten"?
- "bieten" is pronounced /ˈbiːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bieten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bieten" is "geboten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bieten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bieten" becomes "bot" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bieten"?
- "bieten" is a verb in German.
