VERB

erstrecken/ɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁɛkn̩/to extend; to stretch; to cover

erstrecken is a German verb that means to extend, to stretch, or to cover. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erstreckte" and the past participle is "erstreckt".

Definitions

1.to extend or stretch across a distance or area(spatial transition or distance)

a.to extend (physically across a certain area or space)

Die Alpen erstrecken sich über mehrere Länder.The Alps extend across several countries.

2.to last or span over a period of time(temporal duration)

a.to span a certain period

Die Bauarbeiten erstreckten sich über zwei Jahre.The construction work lasted for two years.

Conjugation

Infinitiveerstrecken
Present (ich)erstrecke
Present (du)erstreckst
Present (er/sie/es)erstreckt
Preterite (ich)erstreckte
Participle IIerstreckt
Konjunktiv II (ich)erstreckte
Imperative (singular)erstreck
Imperative (plural)erstreckt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "erstrecken" mean in English?
"erstrecken" means to extend, to stretch, or to cover. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "erstrecken"?
"erstrecken" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "erstrecken"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "erstrecken" is "erstreckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "erstrecken"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "erstrecken" becomes "erstreckte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "erstrecken"?
"erstrecken" is a verb in German.

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