VERB
landen/ˈlandn̩/to land; to end up
landen is a German verb that means to land or to end up. It is pronounced /ˈlandn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "landete" and the past participle is "gelandet".
Definitions
1.to return to the ground (after flying or falling)(movement/transport)
a.to arrive on the ground, especially by airplane or bird
Das Flugzeug landet pünktlich in Berlin.—The plane lands on time in Berlin.
2.to end up (in a place or situation, often unexpectedly)(figurative/result)
a.to arrive somewhere as a result or by chance
Am Ende des Abends landete er im Krankenhaus.—At the end of the evening, he ended up in the hospital.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | landen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lande |
| Present (du) | landest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | landet |
| Preterite (ich) | landete |
| Participle II | gelandet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | landete |
| Imperative (singular) | lande |
| Imperative (plural) | landet |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "landen" mean in English?
- "landen" means to land or to end up. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "landen"?
- "landen" is pronounced /ˈlandn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "landen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "landen" is "gelandet", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "landen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "landen" becomes "landete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "landen"?
- "landen" is a verb in German.
