VERB
feststellen/ˈfɛstˌʃtɛlən/to ascertain; to determine; to notice
feststellen is a German verb that means to ascertain, to determine, or to notice. It is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte fest" and the past participle is "festgestellt".
Definitions
1.to find out; to determine; to establish(information, facts)
a.to officially establish or confirm a fact
Die Polizei konnte den Täter schnell feststellen.—The police were able to quickly identify the perpetrator.
b.to ascertain by investigation or observation
Der Arzt stellte eine Grippe fest.—The doctor diagnosed influenza.
2.to notice; to observe(perception, realization)
a.to become aware of something
Ich habe festgestellt, dass mein Schlüssel fehlt.—I noticed that my key is missing.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | feststellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle fest |
| Present (du) | stellst fest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt fest |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte fest |
| Participle II | festgestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte fest |
| Imperative (singular) | stell fest |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt fest |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "feststellen" mean in English?
- "feststellen" means to ascertain, to determine, or to notice. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "feststellen"?
- "feststellen" is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "feststellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "feststellen" is "festgestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "feststellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "feststellen" becomes "stellte fest" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "feststellen"?
- "feststellen" is a verb in German.
