VERB
erteilen/ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/to grant; to give; to issue
erteilen is a German verb that means to grant, to give, or to issue. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erteilte" and the past participle is "erteilt".
Definitions
1.to give or grant something formally, especially rights, orders, or permission(official action)
a.to officially grant something (like a permission, order, information)
Die Behörde hat ihm die Erlaubnis erteilt, das Gebäude zu betreten.—The authorities granted him permission to enter the building.
b.to give an order or instruction
Der Lehrer erteilt heute eine neue Aufgabe.—The teacher is giving a new assignment today.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erteilen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erteile |
| Present (du) | erteilst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erteilt |
| Preterite (ich) | erteilte |
| Participle II | erteilt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erteilte |
| Imperative (singular) | erteil |
| Imperative (plural) | erteilt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erteilen" mean in English?
- "erteilen" means to grant, to give, or to issue. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erteilen"?
- "erteilen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erteilen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erteilen" is "erteilt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erteilen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erteilen" becomes "erteilte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erteilen"?
- "erteilen" is a verb in German.
