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 express an intention to cause harm or punishment(warning/menace)
a.to warn of negative consequences
Er drohte ihr mit einer Strafe.—He threatened her with a punishment.
2.to be imminent; to be about to happen (usually something negative)(imminence)
a.to signal upcoming danger or issue
Ein Sturm droht.—A storm is imminent.
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.
