dehnen/ˈdeːnən/to stretch; to elongate; to expand
dehnen is a German verb that means to stretch, to elongate, or to expand. It is pronounced /ˈdeːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dehnte" and the past participle is "gedehnt".
Definitions
1.to stretch (muscles or body parts), to make something longer or more flexible by pulling(physical movement/body)
a.to deliberately extend the body or limbs
Vor dem Sport sollte man die Muskeln dehnen.—You should stretch your muscles before exercising.
2.to make something physically longer or wider by pulling or applying force(material/object)
a.to expand or lengthen a material by pulling
Das Gummiband lässt sich leicht dehnen.—The rubber band can be easily stretched.
3.to make something last longer or to extend duration(figurative/time, abstract)
a.to intentionally make a period of time or a process longer
Die Sitzung dehnte sich bis in den Abend.—The meeting dragged on until the evening.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | dehnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | dehne |
| Present (du) | dehnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dehnt |
| Preterite (ich) | dehnte |
| Participle II | gedehnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dehnte |
| Imperative (singular) | dehn |
| Imperative (plural) | dehnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dehnen" mean in English?
- "dehnen" means to stretch, to elongate, or to expand. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "dehnen"?
- "dehnen" is pronounced /ˈdeːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "dehnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "dehnen" is "gedehnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "dehnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "dehnen" becomes "dehnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "dehnen"?
- "dehnen" is a verb in German.
