VERB
erobern/ɛɐ̯ˈʔoːbɐn/to conquer; to capture; to win over
erobern is a German verb that means to conquer, to capture, or to win over. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔoːbɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "eroberte" and the past participle is "erobert".
Definitions
1.to conquer a place or land by military force(military/historical)
a.to take control of land, city, or fortress through force
Die Römer konnten fast ganz Europa erobern.—The Romans were able to conquer almost all of Europe.
2.to capture or gain control over something figuratively(general)
a.to win over (people, markets, hearts)
Mit ihrer freundlichen Art konnte sie schnell die Herzen ihrer Kollegen erobern.—With her friendly manner, she was able to quickly win over the hearts of her colleagues.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erobern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erobere |
| Present (du) | eroberst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erobert |
| Preterite (ich) | eroberte |
| Participle II | erobert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | eroberte |
| Imperative (singular) | erobre |
| Imperative (plural) | erobert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erobern" mean in English?
- "erobern" means to conquer, to capture, or to win over. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erobern"?
- "erobern" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔoːbɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erobern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erobern" is "erobert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erobern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erobern" becomes "eroberte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erobern"?
- "erobern" is a verb in German.
