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 take by force, conquer a place or territory(military, territory)
a.to take control by military force
Die Armee hat die Stadt erobert.—The army captured the city.
2.to win someone's favor or heart(figurative, people)
a.to make someone fall for you; to charm someone
Er hat ihr Herz im Sturm erobert.—He won her heart in a flash.
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.
