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
| Infinitive | erstrecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erstrecke |
| Present (du) | erstreckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erstreckt |
| Preterite (ich) | erstreckte |
| Participle II | erstreckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erstreckte |
| Imperative (singular) | erstreck |
| Imperative (plural) | erstreckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
