entwickeln/ɛntˈvɪkl̩n/to develop; to evolve; to invent
entwickeln is a German verb that means to develop, to evolve, or to invent. It is pronounced /ɛntˈvɪkl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entwickelte" and the past participle is "entwickelt".
Definitions
1.to develop or make progress over time(progress/process)
a.to progress, grow, or change into something more advanced
Seine Fähigkeiten haben sich in den letzten Jahren stark entwickelt.—His skills have developed a lot in recent years.
2.to invent or create something new(creation/invention)
a.to design or work out something
Die Firma hat eine neue Technologie entwickelt.—The company has developed a new technology.
3.to process (photos or films) to bring out an image(picture/film)
a.to develop photographic film
Er lässt die Fotos im Labor entwickeln.—He has the photos developed in the lab.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entwickeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entwickle |
| Present (du) | entwickelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entwickelt |
| Preterite (ich) | entwickelte |
| Participle II | entwickelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entwickelte |
| Imperative (singular) | entwickle |
| Imperative (plural) | entwickelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entwickeln" mean in English?
- "entwickeln" means to develop, to evolve, or to invent. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entwickeln"?
- "entwickeln" is pronounced /ɛntˈvɪkl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entwickeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entwickeln" is "entwickelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entwickeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entwickeln" becomes "entwickelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entwickeln"?
- "entwickeln" is a verb in German.
