VERB
nivellieren/nivɛˈliːʁən/to level; to even out
nivellieren is a German verb that means to level or to even out. It is pronounced /nivɛˈliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nivellierte" and the past participle is "nivelliert".
Definitions
1.to make something level or even, especially surfaces or heights(technology; construction)
a.to adjust something so that its surface is flat or at the same height
Die Arbeiter nivellierten den Boden vor dem Betonieren.—The workers leveled the ground before pouring the concrete.
b.to even out or minimize differences (abstract, e.g. in statistics or social context)
Das neue Schulsystem soll Chancenunterschiede zwischen den Schülern nivellieren.—The new school system is supposed to reduce differences in opportunities among students.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nivellieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nivelliere |
| Present (du) | nivellierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nivelliert |
| Preterite (ich) | nivellierte |
| Participle II | nivelliert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nivellierte |
| Imperative (singular) | nivelliere |
| Imperative (plural) | nivelliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nivellieren" mean in English?
- "nivellieren" means to level or to even out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nivellieren"?
- "nivellieren" is pronounced /nivɛˈliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nivellieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nivellieren" is "nivelliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nivellieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nivellieren" becomes "nivellierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nivellieren"?
- "nivellieren" is a verb in German.
