VERB
drohen/ˈdʁoːən/to threaten; to loom
drohen is a German verb that means to threaten or to loom. It is pronounced /ˈdʁoːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "drohte" and the past participle is "gedroht".
Definitions
1.to be imminent; to loom(danger, negative event)
a.when something unpleasant is about to happen
Ein Unwetter droht am Horizont.—A storm is looming on the horizon.
2.to threaten (to do something harmful)(person, intent)
a.to announce or indicate a hostile intent
Er droht ihm mit einer Anzeige.—He threatens him with legal action.
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 loom. 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.
