VERB
ernten/ˈɛʁntn̩/to harvest; to reap; to collect
ernten is a German verb that means to harvest, to reap, or to collect. It is pronounced /ˈɛʁntn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erntete" and the past participle is "geerntet".
Definitions
1.to gather ripe crops or fruit from the fields or plants(agriculture)
a.to cut or pick crops, fruits, or vegetables
Im Herbst ernten die Bauern das reife Getreide.—In autumn the farmers harvest the ripe grain.
2.to receive (praise, criticism, etc.) as a result of one's actions(figurative)
a.to reap, to receive (non-material things)
Für seine Arbeit erntete sie viel Lob.—She received much praise for her work.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ernten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | ernte |
| Present (du) | erntest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erntet |
| Preterite (ich) | erntete |
| Participle II | geerntet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erntete |
| Imperative (singular) | ernt |
| Imperative (plural) | erntet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ernten" mean in English?
- "ernten" means to harvest, to reap, or to collect. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ernten"?
- "ernten" is pronounced /ˈɛʁntn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ernten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ernten" is "geerntet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ernten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ernten" becomes "erntete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ernten"?
- "ernten" is a verb in German.
