VERB
geraten/ɡəˈʁaːtn̩/to get into; to end up; to turn out
geraten is a German verb that means to get into, to end up, or to turn out. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁaːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "geriet" and the past participle is "geraten".
Definitions
1.to get into (a difficult, unpleasant, or unexpected situation)(change of situation, often negative)
a.to accidentally/unknowingly get into something
Er ist in Schwierigkeiten geraten.—He got into trouble.
b.to come under the control/influence of something
Sie geriet unter Verdacht.—She came under suspicion.
2.to turn out (a certain way, especially with results of actions or products)(result, process outcome)
a.to have a certain result/quality
Der Kuchen ist gut geraten.—The cake turned out well.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | geraten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gerate |
| Present (du) | gerätst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gerät |
| Preterite (ich) | geriet |
| Participle II | geraten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | geriete |
| Imperative (singular) | gerate |
| Imperative (plural) | geratet |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "geraten" mean in English?
- "geraten" means to get into, to end up, or to turn out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "geraten"?
- "geraten" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁaːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "geraten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "geraten" is "geraten", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "geraten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "geraten" becomes "geriet" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "geraten"?
- "geraten" is a verb in German.
