VERB
definieren/defiˈniːʁən/to define
definieren is a German verb that means to define. It is pronounced /defiˈniːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "definierte" and the past participle is "definiert".
Definitions
1.to describe or determine the exact meaning of something(explain precisely)
a.to give a clear and exact meaning or explanation of a term, concept, or object
Wie würden Sie diesen Begriff definieren?—How would you define this term?
b.to set the scope or limits of something
Die Aufgaben des Projekts wurden klar definiert.—The tasks of the project were clearly defined.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | definieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | definiere |
| Present (du) | definierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | definiert |
| Preterite (ich) | definierte |
| Participle II | definiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | definierte |
| Imperative (singular) | definiere |
| Imperative (plural) | definiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "definieren" mean in English?
- "definieren" means to define. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "definieren"?
- "definieren" is pronounced /defiˈniːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "definieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "definieren" is "definiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "definieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "definieren" becomes "definierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "definieren"?
- "definieren" is a verb in German.
