VERB
decken/ˈdɛkn̩/to cover; to set (the table); to shield
decken is a German verb that means to cover, to set (the table), or to shield. It is pronounced /ˈdɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "deckte" and the past participle is "gedeckt".
Definitions
1.to cover something physically(surface, object)
a.to place something over or on top of something else
Bitte decke den Kuchen mit Folie, damit er nicht austrocknet.—Please cover the cake with foil so it doesn't dry out.
2.to set the table(table)
a.to prepare the table for a meal
Kannst du bitte den Tisch decken?—Can you please set the table?
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 shield. 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.
