VERB
kleben/ˈkleːbn̩/to stick; to glue; to adhere
kleben is a German verb that means to stick, to glue, or to adhere. It is pronounced /ˈkleːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klebte" and the past participle is "geklebt".
Definitions
1.to attach to something using adhesive or because of stickiness(physical attachment)
a.to attach something to a surface using glue or tape
Sie klebt das Poster an die Wand.—She sticks the poster on the wall.
b.to adhere to a surface (without explicit glue)
Der Aufkleber klebt am Fenster.—The sticker is stuck to the window.
2.to be unwilling to leave a place (figurative, informal use)(figurative; not letting go)
a.to remain in one place as if stuck
Er klebt ständig vor dem Fernseher.—He is always glued to the TV.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kleben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klebe |
| Present (du) | klebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klebt |
| Preterite (ich) | klebte |
| Participle II | geklebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klebte |
| Imperative (singular) | kleb |
| Imperative (plural) | klebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kleben" mean in English?
- "kleben" means to stick, to glue, or to adhere. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kleben"?
- "kleben" is pronounced /ˈkleːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kleben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kleben" is "geklebt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kleben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kleben" becomes "klebte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kleben"?
- "kleben" is a verb in German.
