VERB
holen/ˈhoːlən/to fetch; to get; to bring
holen is a German verb that means to fetch, to get, or to bring. It is pronounced /ˈhoːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "holte" and the past participle is "geholt".
Definitions
1.to fetch or get something or someone from somewhere(everyday)
a.to go somewhere and return with something
Kannst du bitte die Post holen?—Can you please get the mail?
b.to pick someone up
Ich hole meine Schwester vom Bahnhof.—I'm picking up my sister from the train station.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | holen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hole |
| Present (du) | holst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | holt |
| Preterite (ich) | holte |
| Participle II | geholt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | holte |
| Imperative (singular) | hole |
| Imperative (plural) | holt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "holen" mean in English?
- "holen" means to fetch, to get, or to bring. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "holen"?
- "holen" is pronounced /ˈhoːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "holen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "holen" is "geholt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "holen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "holen" becomes "holte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "holen"?
- "holen" is a verb in German.
