VERB
färben/ˈfɛʁbn̩/to dye; to color; to tint
färben is a German verb that means to dye, to color, or to tint. It is pronounced /ˈfɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "färbte" and the past participle is "gefärbt".
Definitions
1.to change the color of something, usually with a dye(coloring, dyeing)
a.to dye or color something (e.g. hair, fabric)
Sie färbt ihre Haare jeden Monat.—She dyes her hair every month.
b.to tint or tinge with a certain color
Die Blätter färben sich im Herbst bunt.—The leaves turn colorful in autumn.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | färben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | färbe |
| Present (du) | färbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | färbt |
| Preterite (ich) | färbte |
| Participle II | gefärbt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | färbte |
| Imperative (singular) | färbe |
| Imperative (plural) | färbt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "färben" mean in English?
- "färben" means to dye, to color, or to tint. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "färben"?
- "färben" is pronounced /ˈfɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "färben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "färben" is "gefärbt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "färben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "färben" becomes "färbte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "färben"?
- "färben" is a verb in German.
