VERB
fordern/ˈfɔʁdɐn/to demand; to require; to call for
fordern is a German verb that means to demand, to require, or to call for. It is pronounced /ˈfɔʁdɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "forderte" and the past participle is "gefordert".
Definitions
1.to strongly ask or demand something(request/demand)
a.to demand officially or firmly
Die Gewerkschaft fordert höhere Löhne.—The union demands higher wages.
2.to require as a condition or necessity(expectations/requirements)
a.to require effort, skill, etc.
Diese Aufgabe fordert viel Geduld.—This task requires a lot of patience.
3.to call for something to happen(incite/call for action, formal)
a.to appeal or call for something to be done
Die Partei fordert einen schnellen Ausstieg aus der Atomenergie.—The party calls for a quick exit from nuclear energy.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fordern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fordere |
| Present (du) | forderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fordert |
| Preterite (ich) | forderte |
| Participle II | gefordert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | forderte |
| Imperative (singular) | fordere |
| Imperative (plural) | fordert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fordern" mean in English?
- "fordern" means to demand, to require, or to call for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fordern"?
- "fordern" is pronounced /ˈfɔʁdɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fordern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fordern" is "gefordert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fordern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fordern" becomes "forderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fordern"?
- "fordern" is a verb in German.
