VERB
lagern/ˈlaːɡɐn/to store; to keep; to be stored
lagern is a German verb that means to store, to keep, or to be stored. It is pronounced /ˈlaːɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lagerte" and the past participle is "gelagert".
Definitions
1.to store or keep something in a certain place for a period of time(storage)
a.to put or keep goods or items somewhere for later use
Wir lagern das Gemüse im Keller, damit es frisch bleibt.—We store the vegetables in the cellar so that they stay fresh.
b.of goods: to be kept somewhere over time
Die Waren lagern in der Halle.—The goods are stored in the warehouse.
2.to recline or lie in a resting position (literary, poetic)(position/recline, rare and formal)
a.to lie in a certain place
Die Schafe lagern im Schatten der Bäume.—The sheep lie in the shade of the trees.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lagern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lagere |
| Present (du) | lagerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lagert |
| Preterite (ich) | lagerte |
| Participle II | gelagert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lagerte |
| Imperative (singular) | lagere |
| Imperative (plural) | lagert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lagern" mean in English?
- "lagern" means to store, to keep, or to be stored. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lagern"?
- "lagern" is pronounced /ˈlaːɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lagern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lagern" is "gelagert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lagern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lagern" becomes "lagerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lagern"?
- "lagern" is a verb in German.
