VERB
entspannen/ɛntˈʃpanən/to relax; to loosen; to relieve tension
entspannen is a German verb that means to relax, to loosen, or to relieve tension. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃpanən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entspannte" and the past participle is "entspannt".
Definitions
1.to make or become relaxed; to unwind or reduce tension(person, mind, body)
a.to relax oneself, release tension (often reflexive)
Nach der Arbeit möchte ich mich entspannen.—After work, I want to relax.
b.to create a calm atmosphere or reduce stress
Die Musik entspannt die Gäste.—The music relaxes the guests.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entspannen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entspanne |
| Present (du) | entspannst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entspannt |
| Preterite (ich) | entspannte |
| Participle II | entspannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entspannte |
| Imperative (singular) | entspann |
| Imperative (plural) | entspannt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entspannen" mean in English?
- "entspannen" means to relax, to loosen, or to relieve tension. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entspannen"?
- "entspannen" is pronounced /ɛntˈʃpanən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entspannen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entspannen" is "entspannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entspannen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entspannen" becomes "entspannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entspannen"?
- "entspannen" is a verb in German.
