fürchten/ˈfʏʁçtn̩/to fear; to be afraid (of); to dread
fürchten is a German verb that means to fear, to be afraid (of), or to dread. It is pronounced /ˈfʏʁçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fürchtete" and the past participle is "gefürchtet".
Definitions
1.to feel fear or anxiety about something; to be afraid (of someone or something)(emotion)
a.to experience fear or apprehension regarding something
Viele Kinder fürchten die Dunkelheit.—Many children are afraid of the dark.
b.to have anxiety about a possible event or outcome
Ich fürchte, dass es morgen regnen wird.—I am afraid that it will rain tomorrow.
2.to regard someone or something with anxiety or respect because of possible danger or negative consequences(dread/respect)
a.to fear or respect an authority or threat
Die Mitarbeiter fürchten ihren strengen Chef.—The employees fear their strict boss.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fürchten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fürchte |
| Present (du) | fürchtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fürchtet |
| Preterite (ich) | fürchtete |
| Participle II | gefürchtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fürchtete |
| Imperative (singular) | fürchte |
| Imperative (plural) | fürchtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fürchten" mean in English?
- "fürchten" means to fear, to be afraid (of), or to dread. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fürchten"?
- "fürchten" is pronounced /ˈfʏʁçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fürchten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fürchten" is "gefürchtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fürchten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fürchten" becomes "fürchtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fürchten"?
- "fürchten" is a verb in German.
