VERB
ergehen/ɛɐ̯ˈɡeːən/to fare; to be issued; to be reported
ergehen is a German verb that means to fare, to be issued, or to be reported. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈɡeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erging" and the past participle is "ergangen".
Definitions
1.to fare; to go (for someone, usually used impersonally or with dative)(state; condition)
a.to experience or be in a certain situation
Wie ist es dir gestern ergangen?—How did things go for you yesterday?
b.to be treated (in a certain way)
Mit dem neuen Chef ist es uns viel besser ergangen.—With the new boss, we fared much better.
2.to be issued or delivered (as an official announcement or order)(official, formal)
a.to be formally communicated or declared
Ein Urteil ist in dem Fall noch nicht ergangen.—A verdict has not yet been rendered in the case.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ergehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ergehe |
| Present (du) | ergehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ergeht |
| Preterite (ich) | erging |
| Participle II | ergangen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erginge |
| Imperative (singular) | ergeh |
| Imperative (plural) | ergeht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ergehen" mean in English?
- "ergehen" means to fare, to be issued, or to be reported. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ergehen"?
- "ergehen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈɡeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ergehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ergehen" is "ergangen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ergehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ergehen" becomes "erging" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ergehen"?
- "ergehen" is a verb in German.
