VERB
falten/ˈfaltn̩/to fold; to crease; to pleat
falten is a German verb that means to fold, to crease, or to pleat. It is pronounced /ˈfaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "faltete" and the past participle is "gefaltet".
Definitions
1.to bend or fold something to create one or more creases(general action)
a.to fold paper, fabric, etc.
Er faltet das Papier zu einem Flugzeug.—He folds the paper into an airplane.
2.to form wrinkles or creases by folding(skin or material)
a.to cause wrinkles or folds (often of skin, fabric)
Mit der Zeit faltet sich die Haut um die Augen.—Over time, the skin around the eyes wrinkles.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | falten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | falte |
| Present (du) | faltest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | faltet |
| Preterite (ich) | faltete |
| Participle II | gefaltet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | faltete |
| Imperative (singular) | falte |
| Imperative (plural) | faltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "falten" mean in English?
- "falten" means to fold, to crease, or to pleat. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "falten"?
- "falten" is pronounced /ˈfaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "falten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "falten" is "gefaltet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "falten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "falten" becomes "faltete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "falten"?
- "falten" is a verb in German.
