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 direct experience of something; to go through, to live through(general)
a.to experience (personally, by living through)
Ich habe viel Schönes in meinem Leben erlebt.—I have experienced many beautiful things in my life.
2.to witness or take part in an event(events)
a.to witness (an event, a situation)
Gestern habe ich einen Unfall erlebt.—Yesterday I witnessed an accident.
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.
