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
| Infinitive | generieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | generiere |
| Present (du) | generierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | generiert |
| Preterite (ich) | generierte |
| Participle II | generiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | generierte |
| Imperative (singular) | generier |
| Imperative (plural) | generiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
