VERB
erteilen/ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/to give; to grant; to assign
erteilen is a German verb that means to give, to grant, or to assign. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erteilte" and the past participle is "erteilt".
Definitions
1.to give or grant (an instruction, permission, information, etc.)(formal communication, official act)
a.to officially give or communicate something
Der Lehrer erteilte den Schülern Hausaufgaben.—The teacher gave the students homework.
b.to grant (especially permission or order)
Die Behörde erteilte ihm die Erlaubnis.—The authority granted him permission.
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 give, to grant, or to assign. 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.
