VERB
opfern/ˈɔp͡fɐn/to sacrifice; to offer as a sacrifice
opfern is a German verb that means to sacrifice or to offer as a sacrifice. It is pronounced /ˈɔp͡fɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "opferte" and the past participle is "geopfert".
Definitions
1.to offer in sacrifice to a deity(religion)
a.to kill or give up something as a religious offering
Die alten Griechen opferten Tiere zu Ehren ihrer Götter.—The ancient Greeks sacrificed animals in honor of their gods.
2.to give up or relinquish something valuable for a higher purpose(figurative)
a.to give up something (such as time, money, comfort, etc.) for someone or something else
Sie opferte ihre Freizeit für das Wohlergehen ihrer Kinder.—She sacrificed her free time for the well-being of her children.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | opfern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | opfere |
| Present (du) | opferst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | opfert |
| Preterite (ich) | opferte |
| Participle II | geopfert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | opferte |
| Imperative (singular) | opfere |
| Imperative (plural) | opfert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "opfern" mean in English?
- "opfern" means to sacrifice or to offer as a sacrifice. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "opfern"?
- "opfern" is pronounced /ˈɔp͡fɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "opfern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "opfern" is "geopfert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "opfern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "opfern" becomes "opferte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "opfern"?
- "opfern" is a verb in German.
