VERB
glauben/ˈɡlaʊ̯bn̩/to believe; to think
glauben is a German verb that means to believe or to think. It is pronounced /ˈɡlaʊ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "glaubte" and the past participle is "geglaubt".
Definitions
1.to believe or consider something to be true; to trust in something(opinion; trust)
a.to regard something as true or real
Er glaubt, dass es morgen regnet.—He believes that it will rain tomorrow.
b.to trust in someone or something
Sie glaubt an ihre Fähigkeiten.—She believes in her abilities.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | glauben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | glaube |
| Present (du) | glaubst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | glaubt |
| Preterite (ich) | glaubte |
| Participle II | geglaubt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | glaubte |
| Imperative (singular) | glaub |
| Imperative (plural) | glaubt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "glauben" mean in English?
- "glauben" means to believe or to think. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "glauben"?
- "glauben" is pronounced /ˈɡlaʊ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "glauben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "glauben" is "geglaubt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "glauben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "glauben" becomes "glaubte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "glauben"?
- "glauben" is a verb in German.
