VERB
erkennen/ɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/to recognize; to realize; to identify
erkennen is a German verb that means to recognize, to realize, or to identify. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erkannte" and the past participle is "erkannt".
Definitions
1.to recognize someone or something as something; to identify(perception, cognition)
a.to identify the identity or nature of something or someone
Ich habe ihn auf dem Foto sofort erkannt.—I recognized him immediately in the photo.
b.to distinguish or make out with the senses
Im Nebel konnte man das Haus kaum erkennen.—You could barely make out the house in the fog.
2.to realize or come to understand(understanding, realization)
a.to perceive a fact or truth
Sie erkannte ihren Fehler und entschuldigte sich.—She realized her mistake and apologized.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erkennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erkenne |
| Present (du) | erkennst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erkennt |
| Preterite (ich) | erkannte |
| Participle II | erkannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erkennte |
| Imperative (singular) | erkenn |
| Imperative (plural) | erkennt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erkennen" mean in English?
- "erkennen" means to recognize, to realize, or to identify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erkennen"?
- "erkennen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erkennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erkennen" is "erkannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erkennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erkennen" becomes "erkannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erkennen"?
- "erkennen" is a verb in German.
