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 explain or determine exactly what something means or is(explanation; description)
a.to give the precise meaning of a word, term, or concept
Der Begriff wird in diesem Buch klar definiert.—The term is clearly defined in this book.
b.to determine the limits or nature of something exactly
Die Aufgaben der Abteilung sind genau definiert.—The department's tasks are precisely 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.
