VERB
läutern/ˈlɔɪ̯tɐn/to purify; to clarify; to refine
läutern is a German verb that means to purify, to clarify, or to refine. It is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯tɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "läuterte" and the past participle is "geläutert".
Definitions
1.to remove unwanted substances from something by filtering or similar processes(chemistry/technology)
a.to purify a substance (esp. liquids, solutions, or metals)
Das Wasser wird durch einen Filter geläutert.—The water is purified by a filter.
2.to improve or refine morally, to cultivate character(figurative)
a.to become better or more virtuous through experience or suffering
Leid kann einen Menschen läutern.—Suffering can purify a person.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | läutern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | läutere |
| Present (du) | läuterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | läutert |
| Preterite (ich) | läuterte |
| Participle II | geläutert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | läuterte |
| Imperative (singular) | läutere |
| Imperative (plural) | läutert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "läutern" mean in English?
- "läutern" means to purify, to clarify, or to refine. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "läutern"?
- "läutern" is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯tɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "läutern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "läutern" is "geläutert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "läutern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "läutern" becomes "läuterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "läutern"?
- "läutern" is a verb in German.
