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

Infinitivelauten
Present (ich)laute
Present (du)lautest
Present (er/sie/es)lautet
Preterite (ich)lautete
Participle IIgelautet
Konjunktiv II (ich)lautete
Imperative (singular)laute
Imperative (plural)lautet
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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