VERB
erörtern/ɛɐ̯ˈʔœʁtɐn/to discuss; to debate; to examine (in depth)
erörtern is a German verb that means to discuss, to debate, or to examine (in depth). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔœʁtɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erörterte" and the past participle is "erörtert".
Definitions
1.to discuss or examine (a topic) thoroughly and in detail(formal discourse, academic, professional settings)
a.to subject a topic or issue to thorough, detailed discussion or analysis
Im Seminar werden wir die Vor- und Nachteile dieses Vorschlags ausführlich erörtern.—In the seminar, we will discuss the pros and cons of this proposal in detail.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erörtern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erörtere |
| Present (du) | erörterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erörtert |
| Preterite (ich) | erörterte |
| Participle II | erörtert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erörterte |
| Imperative (singular) | erörtere |
| Imperative (plural) | erörtert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erörtern" mean in English?
- "erörtern" means to discuss, to debate, or to examine (in depth). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erörtern"?
- "erörtern" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔœʁtɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erörtern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erörtern" is "erörtert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erörtern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erörtern" becomes "erörterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erörtern"?
- "erörtern" is a verb in German.
