VERB
erwähnen/ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːnən/to mention; to refer to
erwähnen is a German verb that means to mention or to refer to. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwähnte" and the past participle is "erwähnt".
Definitions
1.to mention or refer to something or someone, usually briefly, in speech or writing(communication)
a.to state or name (someone or something) in passing; to bring up
Hast du meinen Namen in dem Gespräch erwähnt?—Did you mention my name in the conversation?
b.to refer to a fact, event, or topic briefly as part of something else
Im Bericht wurde das Problem zwar erwähnt, aber nicht gelöst.—The report mentioned the issue, but didn't solve it.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwähnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwähne |
| Present (du) | erwähnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erwähnt |
| Preterite (ich) | erwähnte |
| Participle II | erwähnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwähnte |
| Imperative (singular) | erwähne |
| Imperative (plural) | erwähnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwähnen" mean in English?
- "erwähnen" means to mention or to refer to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwähnen"?
- "erwähnen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈvɛːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwähnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwähnen" is "erwähnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erwähnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwähnen" becomes "erwähnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwähnen"?
- "erwähnen" is a verb in German.
