VERB
errichten/ɛɐ̯ˈʁɪçtn̩/to erect; to build; to establish
errichten is a German verb that means to erect, to build, or to establish. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʁɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "errichtete" and the past participle is "errichtet".
Definitions
1.to build or erect (a structure, especially something large or official)(construction)
a.to put up or construct a building or object
Sie haben in der Stadt ein neues Krankenhaus errichtet.—They have built a new hospital in the city.
2.to establish or set up (an institution, system, etc.)(founding/organization)
a.to formally create or institute something
Die Stiftung wurde 1990 errichtet.—The foundation was established in 1990.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | errichten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | errichte |
| Present (du) | errichtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | errichtet |
| Preterite (ich) | errichtete |
| Participle II | errichtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | errichtete |
| Imperative (singular) | errichte |
| Imperative (plural) | errichtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "errichten" mean in English?
- "errichten" means to erect, to build, or to establish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "errichten"?
- "errichten" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʁɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "errichten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "errichten" is "errichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "errichten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "errichten" becomes "errichtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "errichten"?
- "errichten" is a verb in German.
