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 the meaning of a word or concept(general)
a.to state the meaning of something clearly
Der Lehrer bittet die Schüler, den Begriff zu definieren.—The teacher asks the students to define the term.
2.to specify or establish something precisely(specification)
a.set out limits or characteristics clearly
Die Regeln wurden im Vertrag klar definiert.—The rules were clearly defined in the contract.
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.
