VERB
lauten/ˈlaʊ̯tn̩/to be; to read (as in 'says'); to go (of a wording)
lauten is a German verb that means to be, to read (as in 'says'), or to go (of a wording). It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lautete" and the past participle is "gelautet".
Definitions
1.to be phrased; to read; to go (of a wording)(formulations, texts, announcements)
a.to have a specific wording (of statements, titles, laws, etc.)
Die Antwort auf die Frage lautet: Ja.—The answer to the question is: Yes.
b.to be announced or formulated in a certain way
Die Überschrift des Artikels lautet ‚Neue Wege in der Medizin‘.—The headline of the article reads 'New Ways in Medicine.'
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, to read (as in 'says'), or to go (of a wording). 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.
