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 realize or recognize (something or someone as something)(cognition/perception)
a.to recognize through observation, perception, or memory
Sie hat ihn auf dem Foto sofort erkannt.—She recognized him immediately in the photo.
b.to realize or become aware of (something)
Er hat den Fehler rechtzeitig erkannt.—He realized the mistake in time.
2.to identify as being a certain person or thing(identification)
a.to identify or distinguish something/someone
Die Polizei hat den Täter schnell erkannt.—The police identified the perpetrator quickly.
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.
