VERB
kräftigen/ˈkʁɛftɪɡn̩/to strengthen; to invigorate
kräftigen is a German verb that means to strengthen or to invigorate. It is pronounced /ˈkʁɛftɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kräftigte" and the past participle is "gekräftigt".
Definitions
1.to make stronger or healthier(physical/mental health)
a.to improve physical or mental strength
Regelmäßiger Sport kräftigt die Muskeln.—Regular exercise strengthens the muscles.
b.to refresh or invigorate someone or something
Ein Spaziergang an der frischen Luft kräftigt Körper und Geist.—A walk in the fresh air invigorates body and mind.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kräftigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kräftige |
| Present (du) | kräftigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kräftigt |
| Preterite (ich) | kräftigte |
| Participle II | gekräftigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kräftigte |
| Imperative (singular) | kräftig |
| Imperative (plural) | kräftigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kräftigen" mean in English?
- "kräftigen" means to strengthen or to invigorate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kräftigen"?
- "kräftigen" is pronounced /ˈkʁɛftɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kräftigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kräftigen" is "gekräftigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kräftigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kräftigen" becomes "kräftigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kräftigen"?
- "kräftigen" is a verb in German.
