VERB
chatten/ˈt͡ʃɛtn̩/to chat (online); to have a chat (online messenger)
chatten is a German verb that means to chat (online) or to have a chat (online messenger). It is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɛtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "chattete" and the past participle is "gechattet".
Definitions
1.to communicate in written form with someone over the internet in real time (esp. via chat program, messenger, or platform)(digital communication)
a.to exchange messages via online chat
Wir chatten jeden Abend miteinander.—We chat with each other every evening.
b.to participate in a written conversation in a chatroom or messenger
Sarah chattet oft mit ihren Freunden auf WhatsApp.—Sarah often chats with her friends on WhatsApp.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | chatten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | chatte |
| Present (du) | chattest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | chattet |
| Preterite (ich) | chattete |
| Participle II | gechattet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | chattete |
| Imperative (singular) | chatte |
| Imperative (plural) | chattet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "chatten" mean in English?
- "chatten" means to chat (online) or to have a chat (online messenger). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "chatten"?
- "chatten" is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɛtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "chatten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "chatten" is "gechattet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "chatten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "chatten" becomes "chattete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "chatten"?
- "chatten" is a verb in German.
