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 accept something as true; to think or suppose(opinion; conviction)
a.to believe in the truth of something
Ich glaube, dass er heute kommt.—I believe that he is coming today.
b.to think or suppose (less certain than 'wissen')
Glaubst du, es wird morgen regnen?—Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
2.to have faith; to believe in God or something religious(religion)
a.to have religious faith
Viele Menschen glauben an Gott.—Many people believe in God.
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.
