VERB
erblicken/ɛɐ̯ˈblɪkn̩/to catch sight of; to spot; to see (for the first time)
erblicken is a German verb that means to catch sight of, to spot, or to see (for the first time). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈblɪkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erblickte" and the past participle is "erblickt".
Definitions
1.to catch sight of something; to spot or see something, often suddenly or for the first time(perceptual)
a.to see or spot someone/something unexpectedly or for the first time
Er hat sie in der Menge sofort erblickt.—He spotted her immediately in the crowd.
b.to perceive (poetically or in elevated language), to become aware visually
Als sie die Berge erblickte, war sie überwältigt von der Schönheit der Landschaft.—When she saw the mountains, she was overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscape.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erblicken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erblicke |
| Present (du) | erblickst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erblickt |
| Preterite (ich) | erblickte |
| Participle II | erblickt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erblickte |
| Imperative (singular) | erblick |
| Imperative (plural) | erblickt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erblicken" mean in English?
- "erblicken" means to catch sight of, to spot, or to see (for the first time). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erblicken"?
- "erblicken" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈblɪkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erblicken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erblicken" is "erblickt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erblicken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erblicken" becomes "erblickte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erblicken"?
- "erblicken" is a verb in German.
