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 something or someone as familiar or known(perception)
a.to see and know again; to identify
Sie erkannte ihn sofort auf dem Foto.—She recognized him immediately in the photo.
2.to realize or become aware of something(understanding)
a.to understand or grasp (a fact, situation, etc.)
Er erkannte seinen Fehler und entschuldigte sich.—He realized his 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.
