VERB
entsorgen/ɛntˈzɔʁɡn̩/to dispose of; to remove (waste); to get rid of
entsorgen is a German verb that means to dispose of, to remove (waste), or to get rid of. It is pronounced /ɛntˈzɔʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entsorgte" and the past participle is "entsorgt".
Definitions
1.to dispose of waste materials or garbage properly and in an environmentally safe way(waste management)
a.to get rid of trash, waste, or hazardous materials following official or ecological guidelines
Sie müssen die Batterien fachgerecht entsorgen.—You have to dispose of the batteries properly.
b.to remove and make something unwanted no longer present (usually garbage, hazardous material, etc.)
Der alte Kühlschrank wurde vom Fachmann entsorgt.—The old refrigerator was disposed of by a specialist.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entsorgen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entsorge |
| Present (du) | entsorgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entsorgt |
| Preterite (ich) | entsorgte |
| Participle II | entsorgt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entsorgte |
| Imperative (singular) | entsorg |
| Imperative (plural) | entsorgt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entsorgen" mean in English?
- "entsorgen" means to dispose of, to remove (waste), or to get rid of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entsorgen"?
- "entsorgen" is pronounced /ɛntˈzɔʁɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entsorgen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entsorgen" is "entsorgt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entsorgen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entsorgen" becomes "entsorgte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entsorgen"?
- "entsorgen" is a verb in German.
