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

Infinitivemalen
Present (ich)male
Present (du)malst
Present (er/sie/es)malt
Preterite (ich)malte
Participle IIgemalt
Konjunktiv II (ich)malte
Imperative (singular)male
Imperative (plural)malt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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