VERB
ehren/ˈeːʁən/to honor; to respect; to pay tribute
ehren is a German verb that means to honor, to respect, or to pay tribute. It is pronounced /ˈeːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ehrte" and the past participle is "geehrt".
Definitions
1.to show honor or deep respect to someone(formal recognition/respect)
a.to officially honor or pay tribute
Die Stadt möchte den verstorbenen Künstler ehren.—The city wants to honor the deceased artist.
b.to show great respect for someone or something
Wir ehren unsere Eltern für ihre Unterstützung.—We honor our parents for their support.
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 respect, or to pay tribute. 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.
