VERB
meistern/ˈmaɪ̯stɐn/to master; to cope with; to overcome
meistern is a German verb that means to master, to cope with, or to overcome. It is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯stɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "meisterte" and the past participle is "gemeistert".
Definitions
1.to master something; to deal with or overcome something successfully(skills/tasks)
a.to do something difficult with skill or to cope successfully
Er konnte die schwierige Aufgabe problemlos meistern.—He was able to master the difficult task without any problems.
b.to handle or overcome difficulties, challenges, or problems
Gemeinsam werden wir diese Krise meistern.—Together we will overcome this crisis.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | meistern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | meistere |
| Present (du) | meisterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | meistert |
| Preterite (ich) | meisterte |
| Participle II | gemeistert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | meisterte |
| Imperative (singular) | meistere |
| Imperative (plural) | meistert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "meistern" mean in English?
- "meistern" means to master, to cope with, or to overcome. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "meistern"?
- "meistern" is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯stɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "meistern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "meistern" is "gemeistert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "meistern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "meistern" becomes "meisterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "meistern"?
- "meistern" is a verb in German.
