VERB
gebären/ɡəˈbɛːʁən/to give birth; to bear (a child)
gebären is a German verb that means to give birth or to bear (a child). It is pronounced /ɡəˈbɛːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gebar" and the past participle is "geboren".
Definitions
1.to give birth to (a child or young animal)(human/animal birth)
a.for a woman or female animal: to bring forth offspring
Sie hat ein gesundes Kind geboren.—She gave birth to a healthy child.
b.figuratively: to produce, bring forth (poetical or formal)
Die Not gebar eine neue Idee.—Necessity gave birth to a new idea.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gebären |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebäre |
| Present (du) | gebierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gebiert |
| Preterite (ich) | gebar |
| Participle II | geboren |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gebäre |
| Imperative (singular) | gebier |
| Imperative (plural) | gebärt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gebären" mean in English?
- "gebären" means to give birth or to bear (a child). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gebären"?
- "gebären" is pronounced /ɡəˈbɛːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gebären"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gebären" is "geboren", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gebären"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gebären" becomes "gebar" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gebären"?
- "gebären" is a verb in German.
