VERB
dirigieren/diʁiˈɡiːʁən/to conduct (music); to direct (an orchestra, choir)
dirigieren is a German verb that means to conduct (music) or to direct (an orchestra, choir). It is pronounced /diʁiˈɡiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dirigierte" and the past participle is "dirigiert".
Definitions
1.to direct an orchestra, choir, or musical ensemble as conductor(music)
a.to lead a group of musicians or singers with gestures and cues
Er wird heute Abend das Orchester dirigieren.—He will conduct the orchestra tonight.
2.to guide or direct a meeting or event (rare, formal)(figurative, rare)
a.to chair or preside over a formal event
Der Professor dirigierte die Diskussion mit großem Geschick.—The professor guided the discussion skillfully.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | dirigieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | dirigiere |
| Present (du) | dirigierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dirigiert |
| Preterite (ich) | dirigierte |
| Participle II | dirigiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dirigierte |
| Imperative (singular) | dirigier |
| Imperative (plural) | dirigiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dirigieren" mean in English?
- "dirigieren" means to conduct (music) or to direct (an orchestra, choir). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "dirigieren"?
- "dirigieren" is pronounced /diʁiˈɡiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "dirigieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "dirigieren" is "dirigiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "dirigieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "dirigieren" becomes "dirigierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "dirigieren"?
- "dirigieren" is a verb in German.
