durchsetzen/ˈdʊʁçˌzɛt͡sn̩/to assert; to enforce; to permeate
durchsetzen is a German verb that means to assert, to enforce, or to permeate. It is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte durch" and the past participle is "durchgesetzt".
Definitions
1.to make sure that one's wishes, ideas, or rights are accepted despite resistance(assert oneself / achieve aim)
a.to prevail or assert oneself
Sie konnte sich in der neuen Firma schnell durchsetzen.—She was able to assert herself quickly in the new company.
2.to put something into effect or ensure something is accepted/obeyed(enforce)
a.to enforce (a rule, law, etc.)
Die Polizei muss die neuen Regeln durchsetzen.—The police must enforce the new rules.
3.to become widespread or spread throughout something(pervade / permeate)
a.to permeate or spread throughout
Der neue Stil hat sich in der Mode durchgesetzt.—The new style has become established in fashion.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | durchsetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze durch |
| Present (du) | setzt durch |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt durch |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte durch |
| Participle II | durchgesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte durch |
| Imperative (singular) | setze durch |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt durch |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "durchsetzen" mean in English?
- "durchsetzen" means to assert, to enforce, or to permeate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "durchsetzen"?
- "durchsetzen" is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "durchsetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "durchsetzen" is "durchgesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "durchsetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "durchsetzen" becomes "setzte durch" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "durchsetzen"?
- "durchsetzen" is a verb in German.
