VERB
bremsen/ˈbʁɛmzn̩/to brake; to slow down; to stop
bremsen is a German verb that means to brake, to slow down, or to stop. It is pronounced /ˈbʁɛmzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bremste" and the past participle is "gebremst".
Definitions
1.to slow down or stop a moving vehicle by using the brake(traffic/vehicles)
a.to apply the brakes while driving or cycling
Du musst vor der roten Ampel bremsen.—You have to brake at the red light.
2.to slow or hinder something; to impede progress(general/figurative)
a.to slow down or limit a process or development
Die neuen Regeln bremsen die Wirtschaft.—The new rules are slowing down the economy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bremsen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bremse |
| Present (du) | bremst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bremst |
| Preterite (ich) | bremste |
| Participle II | gebremst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bremste |
| Imperative (singular) | brems |
| Imperative (plural) | bremst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bremsen" mean in English?
- "bremsen" means to brake, to slow down, or to stop. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bremsen"?
- "bremsen" is pronounced /ˈbʁɛmzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bremsen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bremsen" is "gebremst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bremsen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bremsen" becomes "bremste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bremsen"?
- "bremsen" is a verb in German.
