markieren/maʁˈkiːʁən/to mark; to highlight; to label
markieren is a German verb that means to mark, to highlight, or to label. It is pronounced /maʁˈkiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "markierte" and the past participle is "markiert".
Definitions
1.to indicate, highlight, or draw attention to something by marking it(identify or emphasize by marking)
a.to highlight or underline (text, passages, etc.)
Bitte markieren Sie die wichtigsten Stellen im Text.—Please highlight the most important parts in the text.
b.to mark or label something to identify it
Die Kisten wurden mit Nummern markiert.—The boxes were marked with numbers.
2.to indicate a position or boundary(set as a point or position)
a.to mark out a location or boundary
Die Polizei markierte den Unfallort mit Absperrband.—The police marked out the accident site with barrier tape.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | markieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | markiere |
| Present (du) | markierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | markiert |
| Preterite (ich) | markierte |
| Participle II | markiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | markierte |
| Imperative (singular) | markiere |
| Imperative (plural) | markiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "markieren" mean in English?
- "markieren" means to mark, to highlight, or to label. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "markieren"?
- "markieren" is pronounced /maʁˈkiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "markieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "markieren" is "markiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "markieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "markieren" becomes "markierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "markieren"?
- "markieren" is a verb in German.
