VERB

billigen/ˈbɪlɪɡŋ/to approve; to endorse; to consent to

billigen is a German verb that means to approve, to endorse, or to consent to. It is pronounced /ˈbɪlɪɡŋ/. In conjugation, the simple past is "billigte" and the past participle is "gebilligt".

Definitions

1.to give official approval for something; to authorize(formal decision, approval)

a.to officially approve or accept something

Das Parlament hat das neue Gesetz gebilligt.The parliament approved the new law.

Conjugation

Infinitivebilligen
Present (ich)billige
Present (du)billigst
Present (er/sie/es)billigt
Preterite (ich)billigte
Participle IIgebilligt
Konjunktiv II (ich)billigte
Imperative (singular)billige
Imperative (plural)billigt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "billigen" mean in English?
"billigen" means to approve, to endorse, or to consent to. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "billigen"?
"billigen" is pronounced /ˈbɪlɪɡŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "billigen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "billigen" is "gebilligt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "billigen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "billigen" becomes "billigte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "billigen"?
"billigen" is a verb in German.

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