VERB
erwidern/ɛɐ̯ˈviːdɐn/to reply; to respond; to return (e.g. a feeling)
erwidern is a German verb that means to reply, to respond, or to return (e.g. a feeling). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈviːdɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erwiderte" and the past participle is "erwidert".
Definitions
1.to reply or respond (to something said)(conversation, answer)
a.to give a spoken answer
Auf die Frage konnte sie nichts erwidern.—She couldn't reply to the question.
b.to counter or respond to an opinion, statement, or argument
Er erwiderte, dass er damit nicht einverstanden sei.—He replied that he did not agree with it.
2.to return (a feeling or sentiment)(feelings, emotions)
a.to reciprocate (love, affection, etc.)
Sie erwiderte seine Liebe nicht.—She did not return his love.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erwidern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erwidere |
| Present (du) | erwiderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erwidert |
| Preterite (ich) | erwiderte |
| Participle II | erwidert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erwiderte |
| Imperative (singular) | erwidere |
| Imperative (plural) | erwidert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erwidern" mean in English?
- "erwidern" means to reply, to respond, or to return (e.g. a feeling). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erwidern"?
- "erwidern" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈviːdɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erwidern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erwidern" is "erwidert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erwidern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erwidern" becomes "erwiderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erwidern"?
- "erwidern" is a verb in German.
