VERB
fordern/ˈfɔʁdɐn/to demand; to request; to call for
fordern is a German verb that means to demand, to request, 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 forcefully or insistently(general)
a.to insist someone give or do something
Die Arbeitnehmer forderten höhere Löhne.—The employees demanded higher wages.
2.to officially or formally ask for something(formal request)
a.to request compliance or provide an official demand
Die Polizei forderte den Fahrer auf, anzuhalten.—The police requested the driver to stop.
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 request, 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.
