VERB
empfangen/ɛmˈp͡faŋən/to receive; to welcome; to pick up (signal)
empfangen is a German verb that means to receive, to welcome, or to pick up (signal). It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡faŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "empfing" and the past participle is "empfangen".
Definitions
1.to receive something (e.g. a gift, message, visitor)(general)
a.to accept or take delivery of something
Sie hat ein Paket empfangen.—She received a package.
b.to greet someone formally or officially
Der Präsident wird die Gäste empfangen.—The president will welcome the guests.
2.to pick up or catch (a signal, broadcast, etc.)(technology)
a.to receive radio or television signals
Mein Handy kann in diesem Raum kein Netz empfangen.—My phone can't receive a signal in this room.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | empfangen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | empfange |
| Present (du) | empfängst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | empfängt |
| Preterite (ich) | empfing |
| Participle II | empfangen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | empfinge |
| Imperative (singular) | empfange |
| Imperative (plural) | empfangt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "empfangen" mean in English?
- "empfangen" means to receive, to welcome, or to pick up (signal). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "empfangen"?
- "empfangen" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡faŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "empfangen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "empfangen" is "empfangen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "empfangen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "empfangen" becomes "empfing" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "empfangen"?
- "empfangen" is a verb in German.
