VERB
kündigen/ˈkʏndɪɡn̩/to terminate; to quit; to give notice
kündigen is a German verb that means to terminate, to quit, or to give notice. It is pronounced /ˈkʏndɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kündigte" and the past participle is "gekündigt".
Definitions
1.to end an employment or contract by giving notice(work, contract)
a.to give notice of leaving a job
Ich habe meinen Job gekündigt.—I quit my job.
b.to dismiss or fire (an employee)
Die Firma hat ihm gekündigt.—The company terminated his employment.
2.to cancel or terminate a contract or agreement(other contractual agreements)
a.to terminate a lease
Der Mieter hat den Mietvertrag gekündigt.—The tenant terminated the lease.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kündigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kündige |
| Present (du) | kündigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kündigt |
| Preterite (ich) | kündigte |
| Participle II | gekündigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kündigte |
| Imperative (singular) | kündig |
| Imperative (plural) | kündigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kündigen" mean in English?
- "kündigen" means to terminate, to quit, or to give notice. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kündigen"?
- "kündigen" is pronounced /ˈkʏndɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kündigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kündigen" is "gekündigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kündigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kündigen" becomes "kündigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kündigen"?
- "kündigen" is a verb in German.
