VERB

brauchen/ˈbʁaʊ̯xn̩/to need; to require

brauchen is a German verb that means to need or to require. It is pronounced /ˈbʁaʊ̯xn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brauchte" and the past participle is "gebraucht".

Definitions

1.to need something; to require(necessity)

a.expressing a necessity

Ich brauche noch etwas Zeit.I still need some time.

Conjugation

Infinitivebrauchen
Present (ich)brauche
Present (du)brauchst
Present (er/sie/es)braucht
Preterite (ich)brauchte
Participle IIgebraucht
Konjunktiv II (ich)brauchte
Imperative (singular)brauche
Imperative (plural)braucht
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

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

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