ergeben/ɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩/to result in; to yield; to surrender (reflexive only)
ergeben is a German verb that means to result in, to yield, or to surrender (reflexive only). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ergab" and the past participle is "ergeben".
Definitions
1.to result in; to amount to(math, result, general)
a.to be the outcome (of a calculation or process)
Zwei mal drei ergibt sechs.—Two times three equals six.
b.to lead to a conclusion; to mean
Das ergibt keinen Sinn.—That doesn't make sense.
2.to produce; to yield (a quantity, result etc.)(transitive, yield, produce)
a.to generate a quantity or result
Die Ernte hat dieses Jahr viel Korn ergeben.—The harvest yielded a lot of grain this year.
3.to surrender, to give oneself up(reflexive, military, surrender)
a.to capitulate (oneself, reflexively)
Die Soldaten ergaben sich dem Feind.—The soldiers surrendered to the enemy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ergeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ergebe |
| Present (du) | ergibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ergibt |
| Preterite (ich) | ergab |
| Participle II | ergeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ergäbe |
| Imperative (singular) | ergib |
| Imperative (plural) | ergebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ergeben" mean in English?
- "ergeben" means to result in, to yield, or to surrender (reflexive only). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ergeben"?
- "ergeben" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ergeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ergeben" is "ergeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ergeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ergeben" becomes "ergab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ergeben"?
- "ergeben" is a verb in German.
