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
| Infinitive | billigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | billige |
| Present (du) | billigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | billigt |
| Preterite (ich) | billigte |
| Participle II | gebilligt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | billigte |
| Imperative (singular) | billige |
| Imperative (plural) | billigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
