VERB
brennen/ˈbʁɛnən/to burn; to be on fire
brennen is a German verb that means to burn or to be on fire. It is pronounced /ˈbʁɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brannte" and the past participle is "gebrannt".
Definitions
1.to be on fire; to burn(fire, heat)
a.to be in flames
Das Haus brennt seit einer Stunde.—The house has been on fire for an hour.
2.to set fire to; to incinerate(cause to burn)
a.to cause something to burn
Die Kinder haben das Papier im Ofen gebrannt.—The children burned the paper in the oven.
3.to sting; to burn (of sensation)(sensation)
a.to cause a stinging or burning sensation
Die Salbe brennt auf der Haut.—The ointment burns on the skin.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | brennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | brenne |
| Present (du) | brennst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | brennt |
| Preterite (ich) | brannte |
| Participle II | gebrannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | brennte |
| Imperative (singular) | brenne |
| Imperative (plural) | brennt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "brennen" mean in English?
- "brennen" means to burn or to be on fire. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "brennen"?
- "brennen" is pronounced /ˈbʁɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "brennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "brennen" is "gebrannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "brennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "brennen" becomes "brannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "brennen"?
- "brennen" is a verb in German.
