VERB
ehren/ˈeːʁən/to honor; to pay tribute; to respect
ehren is a German verb that means to honor, to pay tribute, or to respect. It is pronounced /ˈeːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ehrte" and the past participle is "geehrt".
Definitions
1.to show great respect or recognition to someone or something(showing respect or recognition)
a.to honor someone for their achievements or merits
Die Stadt wird die Sportlerin für ihre Erfolge ehren.—The city will honor the athlete for her achievements.
b.to pay tribute to something
Wir ehren die Opfer mit einer Schweigeminute.—We honor the victims with a minute of silence.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ehren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ehre |
| Present (du) | ehrst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ehrt |
| Preterite (ich) | ehrte |
| Participle II | geehrt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ehrte |
| Imperative (singular) | ehre |
| Imperative (plural) | ehrt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ehren" mean in English?
- "ehren" means to honor, to pay tribute, or to respect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ehren"?
- "ehren" is pronounced /ˈeːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ehren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ehren" is "geehrt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ehren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ehren" becomes "ehrte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ehren"?
- "ehren" is a verb in German.
