VERB
fehlen/ˈfeːlən/to be missing; to be lacking
fehlen is a German verb that means to be missing or to be lacking. It is pronounced /ˈfeːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fehlte" and the past participle is "gefehlt".
Definitions
1.to not be present or to be lacking(general)
a.to be absent; not available
In der Liste sind drei Namen fehlend.—There are three names missing from the list.
b.to be lacking or not existing
Es fehlt an Beweisen.—There is a lack of evidence.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fehlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fehle |
| Present (du) | fehlst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fehlt |
| Preterite (ich) | fehlte |
| Participle II | gefehlt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fehlte |
| Imperative (singular) | fehle |
| Imperative (plural) | fehlt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fehlen" mean in English?
- "fehlen" means to be missing or to be lacking. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fehlen"?
- "fehlen" is pronounced /ˈfeːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fehlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fehlen" is "gefehlt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fehlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fehlen" becomes "fehlte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fehlen"?
- "fehlen" is a verb in German.
