VERB
erleben/ɛɐ̯ˈleːbn̩/to experience; to live through; to witness
erleben is a German verb that means to experience, to live through, or to witness. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈleːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erlebte" and the past participle is "erlebt".
Definitions
1.to have a direct personal experience of something(personal experience)
a.to live through and experience an event oneself
Ich habe viele Abenteuer erlebt.—I have experienced many adventures.
2.to be present at and witness (an event, development, etc.)(witness)
a.to witness something happen
Du musst das gesehen haben, um es zu erleben.—You have to have seen it to experience it.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erleben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erlebe |
| Present (du) | erlebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erlebt |
| Preterite (ich) | erlebte |
| Participle II | erlebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erlebte |
| Imperative (singular) | erlebe |
| Imperative (plural) | erlebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erleben" mean in English?
- "erleben" means to experience, to live through, or to witness. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erleben"?
- "erleben" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈleːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erleben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erleben" is "erlebt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erleben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erleben" becomes "erlebte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erleben"?
- "erleben" is a verb in German.
