VERB
erzählen/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɛːlən/to tell; to narrate; to relate
erzählen is a German verb that means to tell, to narrate, or to relate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɛːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erzählte" and the past participle is "erzählt".
Definitions
1.to narrate or give an account of something(communication/storytelling)
a.to tell a story or report something to someone
Sie erzählte mir von ihrem Urlaub in Spanien.—She told me about her vacation in Spain.
2.to confide or reveal personal information(personal interaction)
a.to share personal experiences or confidential matters
Er hat ihr nie von seinen Sorgen erzählt.—He never told her about his worries.
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 narrate, or to relate. 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.
