VERB
erfinden/ɛɐ̯ˈfɪndn̩/to invent; to make up; to devise
erfinden is a German verb that means to invent, to make up, or to devise. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɪndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erfand" and the past participle is "erfunden".
Definitions
1.to create something new for the first time; invent(technology, general)
a.to invent a device, idea, or method
Alexander Graham Bell hat das Telefon erfunden.—Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
2.to make up a story or an excuse that is not true(storytelling, everyday language)
a.to fabricate something imaginary
Er hat die Geschichte nur erfunden.—He just made up the story.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erfinden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erfinde |
| Present (du) | erfindest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erfindet |
| Preterite (ich) | erfand |
| Participle II | erfunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erfände |
| Imperative (singular) | erfinde |
| Imperative (plural) | erfindet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erfinden" mean in English?
- "erfinden" means to invent, to make up, or to devise. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erfinden"?
- "erfinden" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈfɪndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erfinden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erfinden" is "erfunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erfinden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erfinden" becomes "erfand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erfinden"?
- "erfinden" is a verb in German.
