VERB
gestatten/ɡəˈʃtatn̩/to permit; to allow; to be so kind as to
gestatten is a German verb that means to permit, to allow, or to be so kind as to. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtatn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gestattete" and the past participle is "gestattet".
Definitions
1.to permit or allow something, esp. formally or politely(formal permission)
a.to permit someone to do something
Gestatten Sie, dass ich mich vorstelle?—May I introduce myself?
b.as a polite formula introducing oneself or someone else
Gestatten, mein Name ist Müller.—Allow me, my name is Müller.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | gestatten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gestatte |
| Present (du) | gestattest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gestattet |
| Preterite (ich) | gestattete |
| Participle II | gestattet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gestattete |
| Imperative (singular) | gestatte |
| Imperative (plural) | gestattet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gestatten" mean in English?
- "gestatten" means to permit, to allow, or to be so kind as to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "gestatten"?
- "gestatten" is pronounced /ɡəˈʃtatn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "gestatten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "gestatten" is "gestattet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "gestatten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "gestatten" becomes "gestattete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "gestatten"?
- "gestatten" is a verb in German.
