konsolidieren/kɔnzoliˈdiːʁən/to consolidate; to strengthen; to make firm
konsolidieren is a German verb that means to consolidate, to strengthen, or to make firm. It is pronounced /kɔnzoliˈdiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "konsolidierte" and the past participle is "konsolidiert".
Definitions
1.to strengthen or make stable, especially financially or organizationally(economics, business)
a.to merge debts, accounts, or companies into a single, more solid entity
Das Unternehmen musste seine Finanzen konsolidieren, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.—The company had to consolidate its finances in order to remain competitive.
2.to make something more stable, solid, or secure(general, figurative)
a.to reinforce or secure a position or achievement
Die Mannschaft konnte ihre Führung durch ein weiteres Tor konsolidieren.—The team was able to consolidate its lead with another goal.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | konsolidieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | konsolidiere |
| Present (du) | konsolidierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | konsolidiert |
| Preterite (ich) | konsolidierte |
| Participle II | konsolidiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | konsolidierte |
| Imperative (singular) | konsolidiere |
| Imperative (plural) | konsolidiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "konsolidieren" mean in English?
- "konsolidieren" means to consolidate, to strengthen, or to make firm. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "konsolidieren"?
- "konsolidieren" is pronounced /kɔnzoliˈdiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "konsolidieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "konsolidieren" is "konsolidiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "konsolidieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "konsolidieren" becomes "konsolidierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "konsolidieren"?
- "konsolidieren" is a verb in German.
