VERB
drohen/ˈdʁoːən/to threaten; to be imminent
drohen is a German verb that means to threaten or to be imminent. It is pronounced /ˈdʁoːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "drohte" and the past participle is "gedroht".
Definitions
1.to threaten someone with something (often used with 'mit')(action, with object)
a.to announce the intention to hurt or punish someone if conditions are not met
Der Chef drohte ihm mit einer Kündigung.—The boss threatened him with dismissal.
2.to be imminent; to be about to happen (danger, negative event)(situation, used impersonally)
a.used for dangers or negative events that are about to occur
Ein Unwetter droht.—A storm is threatening.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | drohen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | drohe |
| Present (du) | drohst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | droht |
| Preterite (ich) | drohte |
| Participle II | gedroht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | drohte |
| Imperative (singular) | drohe |
| Imperative (plural) | droht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "drohen" mean in English?
- "drohen" means to threaten or to be imminent. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "drohen"?
- "drohen" is pronounced /ˈdʁoːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "drohen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "drohen" is "gedroht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "drohen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "drohen" becomes "drohte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "drohen"?
- "drohen" is a verb in German.
