VERB
hervorrufen/hɛɐ̯ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁuːfn̩/to cause; to provoke; to elicit
hervorrufen is a German verb that means to cause, to provoke, or to elicit. It is pronounced /hɛɐ̯ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁuːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rief hervor" and the past participle is "hervorgerufen".
Definitions
1.to be the cause of something; to bring about(general)
a.to trigger or produce a reaction or result
Das Medikament kann Nebenwirkungen hervorrufen.—The medication can cause side effects.
2.to elicit or provoke a feeling or reaction(emotion)
a.to produce an emotion or response in someone
Die Rede rief Begeisterung bei den Zuhörern hervor.—The speech elicited enthusiasm among the listeners.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hervorrufen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rufe hervor |
| Present (du) | rufst hervor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ruft hervor |
| Preterite (ich) | rief hervor |
| Participle II | hervorgerufen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | riefe hervor |
| Imperative (singular) | ruf hervor |
| Imperative (plural) | ruft hervor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hervorrufen" mean in English?
- "hervorrufen" means to cause, to provoke, or to elicit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hervorrufen"?
- "hervorrufen" is pronounced /hɛɐ̯ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʁuːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hervorrufen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hervorrufen" is "hervorgerufen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hervorrufen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hervorrufen" becomes "rief hervor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hervorrufen"?
- "hervorrufen" is a verb in German.
