VERB
empfehlen/ɛmˈp͡feːlən/to recommend; to suggest; to endorse
empfehlen is a German verb that means to recommend, to suggest, or to endorse. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡feːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "empfahl" and the past participle is "empfohlen".
Definitions
1.to tell someone that something is good or suitable(advice, general)
a.to advise someone that they do something; to suggest
Ich kann dir dieses Buch sehr empfehlen.—I can really recommend this book to you.
b.to give a formal recommendation; to endorse
Der Arzt hat mir empfohlen, mehr Sport zu treiben.—The doctor recommended that I exercise more.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | empfehlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | empfehle |
| Present (du) | empfiehlst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | empfiehlt |
| Preterite (ich) | empfahl |
| Participle II | empfohlen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | empfähle |
| Imperative (singular) | empfiehl |
| Imperative (plural) | empfehlt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "empfehlen" mean in English?
- "empfehlen" means to recommend, to suggest, or to endorse. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "empfehlen"?
- "empfehlen" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡feːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "empfehlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "empfehlen" is "empfohlen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "empfehlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "empfehlen" becomes "empfahl" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "empfehlen"?
- "empfehlen" is a verb in German.
