VERB
empfehlen/ɛmˈp͡feːlən/to recommend; to suggest; to commend
empfehlen is a German verb that means to recommend, to suggest, or to commend. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡feːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "empfahl" and the past participle is "empfohlen".
Definitions
1.to give someone a recommendation or make a suggestion(advice, suggestion)
a.suggest something to someone as being good or suitable
Der Arzt empfiehlt täglich Bewegung.—The doctor recommends daily exercise.
2.to praise something or someone to others as worthy(positive endorsement)
a.commend something or someone so that others trust or choose it
Kannst du mir ein gutes Restaurant empfehlen?—Can you recommend a good restaurant to me?
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 commend. 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.
