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 demand something from someone, to request strongly(request, requirement)
a.to insist on getting something
Die Gewerkschaft fordert höhere Löhne.—The union demands higher wages.
2.to require or make something necessary(necessitate)
a.to require a particular effort, ability, or action
Der Job fordert viel Engagement.—The job requires a lot of commitment.
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.
