VERB
mahnen/ˈmaːnən/to remind; to admonish; to urge
mahnen is a German verb that means to remind, to admonish, or to urge. It is pronounced /ˈmaːnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "mahnte" and the past participle is "gemahnt".
Definitions
1.to remind someone of something, especially an obligation or payment(reminder/request)
a.to formally remind or request payment
Die Firma mahnte ihn zur Zahlung der offenen Rechnung.—The company reminded him to pay the outstanding bill.
2.to admonish or warn (someone), usually to urge action or caution(warning/admonishment)
a.to express disapproval or warn
Der Lehrer mahnte die Schüler zur Ruhe.—The teacher admonished the students to be quiet.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | mahnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mahne |
| Present (du) | mahnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | mahnt |
| Preterite (ich) | mahnte |
| Participle II | gemahnt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | mahnte |
| Imperative (singular) | mahne |
| Imperative (plural) | mahnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mahnen" mean in English?
- "mahnen" means to remind, to admonish, or to urge. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "mahnen"?
- "mahnen" is pronounced /ˈmaːnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "mahnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "mahnen" is "gemahnt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "mahnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "mahnen" becomes "mahnte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "mahnen"?
- "mahnen" is a verb in German.
