VERB

generieren/ɡenəˈʁiːʁən/to generate; to produce

generieren is a German verb that means to generate or to produce. It is pronounced /ɡenəˈʁiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "generierte" and the past participle is "generiert".

Definitions

1.to produce or create something, especially in technical or formal contexts(technology; general)

a.to produce something (such as data, energy, etc.) automatically or mechanically

Der Computer kann Zufallszahlen generieren.The computer can generate random numbers.

b.to cause something to exist; to create

Die Solaranlage generiert Strom aus Sonnenlicht.The solar installation generates electricity from sunlight.

Conjugation

Infinitivegenerieren
Present (ich)generiere
Present (du)generierst
Present (er/sie/es)generiert
Preterite (ich)generierte
Participle IIgeneriert
Konjunktiv II (ich)generierte
Imperative (singular)generier
Imperative (plural)generiert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "generieren" mean in English?
"generieren" means to generate or to produce. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "generieren"?
"generieren" is pronounced /ɡenəˈʁiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "generieren"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "generieren" is "generiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "generieren"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "generieren" becomes "generierte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "generieren"?
"generieren" is a verb in German.

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