VERB
entwickeln/ɛntˈvɪkl̩n/to develop; to evolve; to devise
entwickeln is a German verb that means to develop, to evolve, or to devise. It is pronounced /ɛntˈvɪkl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entwickelte" and the past participle is "entwickelt".
Definitions
1.to cause something to grow, progress, or become more advanced(progress, creation)
a.to invent or devise something
Die Firma hat ein neues Produkt entwickelt.—The company developed a new product.
2.to change or grow over time, often naturally or gradually(growth, evolution)
a.to evolve or undergo development
Kinder entwickeln sich unterschiedlich schnell.—Children develop at different rates.
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 devise. 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.
