VERB

entstehen/ɛntˈʃteːən/to arise; to originate; to emerge

entstehen is a German verb that means to arise, to originate, or to emerge. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃteːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entstand" and the past participle is "entstanden".

Definitions

1.to come into being; to develop from something(development, process)

a.to originate or be created through a process or event

Das Problem ist durch einen Fehler im System entstanden.The problem arose due to a fault in the system.

b.to be formed or to emerge as a result of circumstances

Hier ist ein neues Stadtviertel entstanden.A new district has emerged here.

Conjugation

Infinitiveentstehen
Present (ich)entstehe
Present (du)entstehst
Present (er/sie/es)entsteht
Preterite (ich)entstand
Participle IIentstanden
Konjunktiv II (ich)entstände
Imperative (singular)entstehe
Imperative (plural)entsteht
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "entstehen" mean in English?
"entstehen" means to arise, to originate, or to emerge. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "entstehen"?
"entstehen" is pronounced /ɛntˈʃteːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "entstehen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "entstehen" is "entstanden", used with the auxiliary "sein".
What is the simple past of "entstehen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "entstehen" becomes "entstand" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "entstehen"?
"entstehen" is a verb in German.

Related verbs

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.