VERB
errichten/ɛɐ̯ˈʁɪçtn̩/to build; to erect; to establish
errichten is a German verb that means to build, to erect, 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 to construct something (especially buildings, monuments, etc.)(construction, buildings)
a.to build/construct a structure
Das Museum wurde 1985 errichtet.—The museum was built in 1985.
2.to found or establish (e.g., an institution, a company)(establishing organizations or systems)
a.to set up or establish something abstract
Die Stiftung wurde zum Schutz der Umwelt errichtet.—The foundation was established for the protection of the environment.
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 build, to erect, 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.
