VERB
decken/ˈdɛkn̩/to cover; to set (the table); to meet (a need)
decken is a German verb that means to cover, to set (the table), or to meet (a need). It is pronounced /ˈdɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "deckte" and the past participle is "gedeckt".
Definitions
1.to cover (something with something else)(objects/areas)
a.to cover with a layer or object
Bitte decke den Kuchen mit einem Tuch ab.—Please cover the cake with a cloth.
2.to set (the table)(table)
a.to arrange plates, cutlery, etc. for a meal
Kannst du bitte den Tisch decken?—Can you please set the table?
3.to meet, to satisfy (a need, demand)(needs/demand)
a.to supply or provide what is needed
Die Firma kann die hohe Nachfrage nicht decken.—The company cannot meet the high demand.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | decken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | decke |
| Present (du) | deckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | deckt |
| Preterite (ich) | deckte |
| Participle II | gedeckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | deckte |
| Imperative (singular) | decke |
| Imperative (plural) | deckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "decken" mean in English?
- "decken" means to cover, to set (the table), or to meet (a need). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "decken"?
- "decken" is pronounced /ˈdɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "decken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "decken" is "gedeckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "decken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "decken" becomes "deckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "decken"?
- "decken" is a verb in German.
