VERB
kennzeichnen/ˈkɛnt͡saɪ̯çnən/to mark; to label; to identify
kennzeichnen is a German verb that means to mark, to label, or to identify. It is pronounced /ˈkɛnt͡saɪ̯çnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kennzeichnete" and the past participle is "gekennzeichnet".
Definitions
1.to mark or label by adding a sign, symbol, or note(marking; labeling)
a.to visibly mark or tag something for identification
Bitte kennzeichnen Sie die Kisten mit Ihrem Namen.—Please label the boxes with your name.
2.to describe or characterize something as being a certain way(describing; characterizing)
a.to indicate a characteristic or property
Hohe Preise kennzeichnen die aktuelle Marktlage.—High prices characterize the current market situation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kennzeichnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kennzeichne |
| Present (du) | kennzeichnest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kennzeichnet |
| Preterite (ich) | kennzeichnete |
| Participle II | gekennzeichnet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kennzeichnete |
| Imperative (singular) | kennzeichne |
| Imperative (plural) | kennzeichnet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kennzeichnen" mean in English?
- "kennzeichnen" means to mark, to label, or to identify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kennzeichnen"?
- "kennzeichnen" is pronounced /ˈkɛnt͡saɪ̯çnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kennzeichnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kennzeichnen" is "gekennzeichnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kennzeichnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kennzeichnen" becomes "kennzeichnete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kennzeichnen"?
- "kennzeichnen" is a verb in German.
