VERB
malen/ˈmaːlən/to paint; to draw
malen is a German verb that means to paint or to draw. It is pronounced /ˈmaːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "malte" and the past participle is "gemalt".
Definitions
1.to paint or draw pictures, often using colors(art, activity)
a.to create an image or picture using paints or pens
Die Kinder malen ein Bild.—The children are painting a picture.
b.to apply paint to a surface in an artistic or decorative way
Sie malt die Wand blau.—She is painting the wall blue.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | malen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | male |
| Present (du) | malst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | malt |
| Preterite (ich) | malte |
| Participle II | gemalt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | malte |
| Imperative (singular) | male |
| Imperative (plural) | malt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "malen" mean in English?
- "malen" means to paint or to draw. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "malen"?
- "malen" is pronounced /ˈmaːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "malen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "malen" is "gemalt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "malen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "malen" becomes "malte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "malen"?
- "malen" is a verb in German.
