VERB
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 be afraid of someone or something(emotion)
a.to be afraid of something (often reflexive: sich fürchten vor)
Sie fürchtet sich vor Spinnen.—She is afraid of spiders.
b.to be afraid of (a situation, outcome, etc.)
Er fürchtet, die Prüfung nicht zu bestehen.—He fears not passing the exam.
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.
