VERB
bleiben/ˈblaɪ̯bn̩/to stay; to remain; to be left
bleiben is a German verb that means to stay, to remain, or to be left. It is pronounced /ˈblaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "blieb" and the past participle is "geblieben".
Definitions
1.to stay in a place or in a certain condition(location, state)
a.to not leave a place
Ich bleibe heute zu Hause.—I'm staying at home today.
b.to continue in a certain state or condition
Das Wetter bleibt schön.—The weather stays nice.
2.to remain; to be left after something else is gone or used(existence; leftover)
a.to still exist after something
Es sind nur noch zwei Stück Kuchen übrig geblieben.—Only two pieces of cake are left.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bleiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bleibe |
| Present (du) | bleibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bleibt |
| Preterite (ich) | blieb |
| Participle II | geblieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bliebe |
| Imperative (singular) | bleibe |
| Imperative (plural) | bleibt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bleiben" mean in English?
- "bleiben" means to stay, to remain, or to be left. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bleiben"?
- "bleiben" is pronounced /ˈblaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bleiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bleiben" is "geblieben", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "bleiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bleiben" becomes "blieb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bleiben"?
- "bleiben" is a verb in German.
