VERB
empfehlen/ɛmˈp͡feːlən/to recommend; to suggest
empfehlen is a German verb that means to recommend or to suggest. 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 for a purpose(giving advice or suggestions)
a.to advise something to someone
Der Arzt hat mir empfohlen, mehr Wasser zu trinken.—The doctor recommended that I drink more water.
b.to praise or endorse something for use
Welches Restaurant kannst du uns empfehlen?—Which restaurant can you recommend to us?
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 or to suggest. 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.
