durchsetzen/ˈdʊʁçˌzɛt͡sn̩/to assert; to enforce; to push through
durchsetzen is a German verb that means to assert, to enforce, or to push through. It is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte durch" and the past participle is "durchgesetzt".
Definitions
1.to make sure something is accepted, especially against resistance(goal, will, idea)
a.to successfully assert one's opinion or wishes
Er konnte seine Meinung in der Diskussion durchsetzen.—He was able to assert his opinion in the discussion.
b.to push through (e.g., law, reform)
Die Regierung will ein neues Gesetz durchsetzen.—The government wants to push through a new law.
2.to prevail; to succeed in getting one's way(reflexive, about oneself)
a.to get one's way (with 'sich')
Sie hat sich gegen die anderen durchgesetzt.—She prevailed against the others.
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 push through. 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.
