VERB
opfern/ˈɔp͡fɐn/to sacrifice; to offer; to give up
opfern is a German verb that means to sacrifice, to offer, or to give up. It is pronounced /ˈɔp͡fɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "opferte" and the past participle is "geopfert".
Definitions
1.to sacrifice or offer something, usually for a higher purpose or as a religious act(religion, giving up for a cause)
a.to give up something valuable for someone or something
Er hat viel Zeit für seine Familie geopfert.—He sacrificed a lot of time for his family.
b.to offer something as a religious act
Die Menschen opferten den Göttern Tiere.—People sacrificed animals to the gods.
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, to offer, or to give up. 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.
