VERB
lauten/ˈlaʊ̯tn̩/to be (state); to read; to say (written text)
lauten is a German verb that means to be (state), to read, or to say (written text). It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lautete" and the past participle is "gelautet".
Definitions
1.to be stated as; to read; to say (of wording/formulation)(statement; information)
a.used to report how something is worded or phrased
Die Antwort lautet: Ja.—The answer is: yes.
b.used for titles, rules, phrases, etc.
Die Überschrift lautet 'Willkommen'.—The headline reads 'Welcome'.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lauten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | laute |
| Present (du) | lautest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lautet |
| Preterite (ich) | lautete |
| Participle II | gelautet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lautete |
| Imperative (singular) | laute |
| Imperative (plural) | lautet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lauten" mean in English?
- "lauten" means to be (state), to read, or to say (written text). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lauten"?
- "lauten" is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lauten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lauten" is "gelautet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lauten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lauten" becomes "lautete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lauten"?
- "lauten" is a verb in German.
