VERB
leuchten/ˈlɔɪ̯çtn̩/to shine; to glow; to be lit
leuchten is a German verb that means to shine, to glow, or to be lit. It is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯çtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "leuchtete" and the past participle is "geleuchtet".
Definitions
1.to emit light; to shine or glow(general, light)
a.to produce a steady or visible light
Die Lampe leuchtet die ganze Nacht.—The lamp shines all night.
b.to be visible or luminous
Am Himmel leuchten die Sterne.—The stars shine in the sky.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | leuchten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leuchte |
| Present (du) | leuchtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leuchtet |
| Preterite (ich) | leuchtete |
| Participle II | geleuchtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | leuchtete |
| Imperative (singular) | leuchte |
| Imperative (plural) | leuchtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "leuchten" mean in English?
- "leuchten" means to shine, to glow, or to be lit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "leuchten"?
- "leuchten" is pronounced /ˈlɔɪ̯çtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "leuchten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "leuchten" is "geleuchtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "leuchten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "leuchten" becomes "leuchtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "leuchten"?
- "leuchten" is a verb in German.
