VERB
kehren/ˈkeːʁən/to sweep; to turn (back); to return
kehren is a German verb that means to sweep, to turn (back), or to return. It is pronounced /ˈkeːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kehrte" and the past participle is "gekehrt".
Definitions
1.to sweep(cleaning)
a.to clean a surface with a broom
Sie kehrt jeden Morgen die Küche.—She sweeps the kitchen every morning.
2.to turn or return (to a place, esp. 'zurückkehren')(motion/direction, formal or poetic)
a.to go or come back
Nach dem Urlaub kehrte er nach Hause zurück.—He returned home after the vacation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kehren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kehre |
| Present (du) | kehrst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kehrt |
| Preterite (ich) | kehrte |
| Participle II | gekehrt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kehrte |
| Imperative (singular) | kehre |
| Imperative (plural) | kehrt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kehren" mean in English?
- "kehren" means to sweep, to turn (back), or to return. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kehren"?
- "kehren" is pronounced /ˈkeːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kehren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kehren" is "gekehrt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kehren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kehren" becomes "kehrte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kehren"?
- "kehren" is a verb in German.
