VERB
jäten/ˈjɛːtn̩/to weed; to remove weeds
jäten is a German verb that means to weed or to remove weeds. It is pronounced /ˈjɛːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "jätete" and the past participle is "gejätet".
Definitions
1.to remove weeds from soil or a garden(gardening)
a.to pull out unwanted plants (weeds) by hand or tool
Ich muss heute das Beet jäten, sonst überwuchert das Unkraut die Blumen.—I have to weed the flower bed today, otherwise the weeds will overgrow the flowers.
b.to keep an area free of weeds
Der Gärtner jätet regelmäßig die Wege im Park.—The gardener regularly weeds the paths in the park.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | jäten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | jäte |
| Present (du) | jätest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | jätet |
| Preterite (ich) | jätete |
| Participle II | gejätet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | jätete |
| Imperative (singular) | jäte |
| Imperative (plural) | jätet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "jäten" mean in English?
- "jäten" means to weed or to remove weeds. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "jäten"?
- "jäten" is pronounced /ˈjɛːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "jäten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "jäten" is "gejätet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "jäten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "jäten" becomes "jätete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "jäten"?
- "jäten" is a verb in German.
