VERB
mahnen/ˈmaːnən/to remind; to warn; to admonish
mahnen is a German verb that means to remind, to warn, or to admonish. 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 of an obligation or deadline(reminder)
a.to urge or remind to do something (formally or seriously)
Der Lehrer mahnte die Schüler, ihre Hausaufgaben nicht zu vergessen.—The teacher reminded the students not to forget their homework.
2.to warn or admonish someone (often with a moral undertone)(warning)
a.to warn about the consequences of an action
Sie mahnte zur Vorsicht im Straßenverkehr.—She warned to be careful in traffic.
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 warn, or to admonish. 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.
