VERB
funktionieren/fʊŋkt͡si̯oˈniːʁən/to work; to function; to operate
funktionieren is a German verb that means to work, to function, or to operate. It is pronounced /fʊŋkt͡si̯oˈniːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "funktionierte" and the past participle is "funktioniert".
Definitions
1.to work or operate as intended(machines, devices)
a.to be in proper working order
Der Fernseher funktioniert nicht.—The TV doesn't work.
b.to be able to be used for its purpose
Funktioniert dein Handy wieder?—Is your phone working again?
2.to succeed; to go as planned(plans, methods)
a.to be successful or effective
Unser Plan hat diesmal gut funktioniert.—Our plan worked well this time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | funktionieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | funktioniere |
| Present (du) | funktionierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | funktioniert |
| Preterite (ich) | funktionierte |
| Participle II | funktioniert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | funktionierte |
| Imperative (singular) | funktioniere |
| Imperative (plural) | funktioniert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "funktionieren" mean in English?
- "funktionieren" means to work, to function, or to operate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "funktionieren"?
- "funktionieren" is pronounced /fʊŋkt͡si̯oˈniːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "funktionieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "funktionieren" is "funktioniert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "funktionieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "funktionieren" becomes "funktionierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "funktionieren"?
- "funktionieren" is a verb in German.
