VERB
haften/ˈhaftn̩/to stick; to adhere; to be liable
haften is a German verb that means to stick, to adhere, or to be liable. It is pronounced /ˈhaftn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "haftete" and the past participle is "gehaftet".
Definitions
1.to stick or adhere to something(physically)
a.cling to a surface or object
Der Aufkleber haftet nicht mehr an der Wand.—The sticker no longer sticks to the wall.
2.to be liable or responsible (for something)(legal, formal)
a.be legally responsible for
Eltern haften für ihre Kinder.—Parents are liable for their children.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | haften |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hafte |
| Present (du) | haftest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | haftet |
| Preterite (ich) | haftete |
| Participle II | gehaftet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | haftete |
| Imperative (singular) | haft |
| Imperative (plural) | haftet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "haften" mean in English?
- "haften" means to stick, to adhere, or to be liable. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "haften"?
- "haften" is pronounced /ˈhaftn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "haften"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "haften" is "gehaftet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "haften"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "haften" becomes "haftete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "haften"?
- "haften" is a verb in German.
