VERB
erkennen/ɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/to recognize; to realize; to discern
erkennen is a German verb that means to recognize, to realize, or to discern. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erkannte" and the past participle is "erkannt".
Definitions
1.to identify or recognize something or someone by sight, sound, etc.(cognition, perception)
a.to recognize a person, object, or fact
Ich habe sie auf dem Foto sofort erkannt.—I recognized her immediately in the photo.
2.to realize or become aware of something(understanding)
a.to understand or perceive a fact or truth
Er erkennt, dass er einen Fehler gemacht hat.—He realizes that he has made a mistake.
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 discern. 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.
