VERB
hacken/ˈhɛkn̩/to chop; to hoe; to hack
hacken is a German verb that means to chop, to hoe, or to hack. It is pronounced /ˈhɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hackte" and the past participle is "gehackt".
Definitions
1.to chop or cut something with repeated, short movements (often with a knife or tool)(cooking, gardening)
a.to cut something into small pieces, especially food
Du musst die Zwiebeln fein hacken.—You need to finely chop the onions.
b.to loosen or dig (soil) with a hoe
Im Frühjahr hackt sie das Beet im Garten.—In spring, she hoes the bed in the garden.
2.to break into computer systems illegally (rare/technical)(colloquial, computer)
a.to hack computers (illegal/colloquial use)
Jemand hat versucht, in das System zu hacken.—Someone tried to hack into the system.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hacken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hacke |
| Present (du) | hackst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hackt |
| Preterite (ich) | hackte |
| Participle II | gehackt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hackte |
| Imperative (singular) | hack |
| Imperative (plural) | hackt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hacken" mean in English?
- "hacken" means to chop, to hoe, or to hack. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hacken"?
- "hacken" is pronounced /ˈhɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hacken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hacken" is "gehackt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hacken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hacken" becomes "hackte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hacken"?
- "hacken" is a verb in German.
