kombinieren/kɔmbiˈniːʁən/to combine; to match; to associate
kombinieren is a German verb that means to combine, to match, or to associate. It is pronounced /kɔmbiˈniːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kombinierte" and the past participle is "kombiniert".
Definitions
1.to join or put several things together to make a whole(general)
a.put different things together to form a single unit or group
Wir können unsere Ideen kombinieren, um bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.—We can combine our ideas to achieve better results.
2.to coordinate clothes so they look good together(fashion)
a.to match items of clothing
Sie weiß, wie sie Farben und Muster gut kombinieren kann.—She knows how to match colors and patterns well.
3.to connect or associate mentally(logic/association)
a.to think of things as connected
Ich kann diesen Namen mit keinem Gesicht kombinieren.—I can't associate that name with a face.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kombinieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kombiniere |
| Present (du) | kombinierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kombiniert |
| Preterite (ich) | kombinierte |
| Participle II | kombiniert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kombinierte |
| Imperative (singular) | kombinier |
| Imperative (plural) | kombiniert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kombinieren" mean in English?
- "kombinieren" means to combine, to match, or to associate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kombinieren"?
- "kombinieren" is pronounced /kɔmbiˈniːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kombinieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kombinieren" is "kombiniert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kombinieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kombinieren" becomes "kombinierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kombinieren"?
- "kombinieren" is a verb in German.
