VERB
erzählen/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɛːlən/to tell; to relate; to narrate
erzählen is a German verb that means to tell, to relate, or to narrate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɛːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erzählte" and the past participle is "erzählt".
Definitions
1.to tell (give an account of events, facts, etc.)(communication)
a.to narrate or report something to someone
Kannst du mir bitte erzählen, wie dein Urlaub war?—Can you please tell me how your vacation was?
2.to narrate (a story or tale)(storytelling)
a.to recount or narrate a story
Er erzählt seinen Kindern jeden Abend eine Geschichte.—He tells his children a story every evening.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erzählen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erzähle |
| Present (du) | erzählst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erzählt |
| Preterite (ich) | erzählte |
| Participle II | erzählt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erzählte |
| Imperative (singular) | erzähl |
| Imperative (plural) | erzählt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erzählen" mean in English?
- "erzählen" means to tell, to relate, or to narrate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erzählen"?
- "erzählen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɛːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erzählen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erzählen" is "erzählt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erzählen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erzählen" becomes "erzählte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erzählen"?
- "erzählen" is a verb in German.
