VERB
meinen/ˈmaɪ̯nən/to mean; to think; to opine
meinen is a German verb that means to mean, to think, or to opine. It is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯nən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "meinte" and the past participle is "gemeint".
Definitions
1.to express or hold an opinion; to think, believe(expressing opinion)
a.to give one's opinion or belief
Ich meinte, der Film sei sehr gut.—I thought the movie was very good.
2.to have in mind; to refer to something or someone(intention, reference)
a.to refer specifically to someone or something
Mit 'dem Lehrer' meinte sie Herrn Schmidt.—When she said 'the teacher,' she meant Mr. Schmidt.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | meinen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | meine |
| Present (du) | meinst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | meint |
| Preterite (ich) | meinte |
| Participle II | gemeint |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | meinte |
| Imperative (singular) | meine |
| Imperative (plural) | meint |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "meinen" mean in English?
- "meinen" means to mean, to think, or to opine. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "meinen"?
- "meinen" is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯nən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "meinen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "meinen" is "gemeint", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "meinen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "meinen" becomes "meinte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "meinen"?
- "meinen" is a verb in German.
