VERB
konservieren/kɔnzɛʁˈviːʁən/to preserve; to conserve; to can (food)
konservieren is a German verb that means to preserve, to conserve, or to can (food). It is pronounced /kɔnzɛʁˈviːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "konservierte" and the past participle is "konserviert".
Definitions
1.to preserve food to keep it from spoiling(food)
a.to make durable through chemical or physical means (e.g. canning, pickling)
Wir konservieren das Obst, damit wir es im Winter essen können.—We preserve the fruit so that we can eat it in winter.
2.to protect and maintain something in its current state(general/objects)
a.to conserve works of art or historical objects
Die Gemälde werden in einem klimatisierten Raum konserviert.—The paintings are conserved in a climate-controlled room.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | konservieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | konserviere |
| Present (du) | konservierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | konserviert |
| Preterite (ich) | konservierte |
| Participle II | konserviert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | konservierte |
| Imperative (singular) | konserviere |
| Imperative (plural) | konserviert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "konservieren" mean in English?
- "konservieren" means to preserve, to conserve, or to can (food). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "konservieren"?
- "konservieren" is pronounced /kɔnzɛʁˈviːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "konservieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "konservieren" is "konserviert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "konservieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "konservieren" becomes "konservierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "konservieren"?
- "konservieren" is a verb in German.
