VERB
lauten/ˈlaʊ̯tn̩/to read (of written text); to be worded; to be (stated as)
lauten is a German verb that means to read (of written text), to be worded, or to be (stated as). It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lautete" and the past participle is "gelautet".
Definitions
1.to be worded; to read(reported text, phrasing)
a.to have a certain wording or phrasing (of text, message, announcement, etc.)
Die Überschrift des Artikels lautete: „Neues Gesetz verabschiedet“.—The headline of the article read: 'New law passed.'
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 read (of written text), to be worded, or to be (stated as). 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.
