VERB
mustern/ˈmʊstɐn/to inspect; to scrutinize; to pattern
mustern is a German verb that means to inspect, to scrutinize, or to pattern. It is pronounced /ˈmʊstɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "musterte" and the past participle is "gemustert".
Definitions
1.to inspect or examine closely, especially visually(examination, inspection)
a.to examine someone or something carefully, often for assessment or approval
Der Kommandant musterte die Soldaten während der Parade.—The commander inspected the soldiers during the parade.
2.to provide or cover with a pattern or design(pattern)
a.to give something a specific pattern, usually with colors or shapes
Das Papier ist bunt gemustert.—The paper is decorated with a colorful pattern.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | mustern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mustere |
| Present (du) | musterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | mustert |
| Preterite (ich) | musterte |
| Participle II | gemustert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | musterte |
| Imperative (singular) | mustere |
| Imperative (plural) | mustert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mustern" mean in English?
- "mustern" means to inspect, to scrutinize, or to pattern. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "mustern"?
- "mustern" is pronounced /ˈmʊstɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "mustern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "mustern" is "gemustert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "mustern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "mustern" becomes "musterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "mustern"?
- "mustern" is a verb in German.
