VERB
pendeln/ˈpɛndl̩n/to commute; to oscillate; to swing
pendeln is a German verb that means to commute, to oscillate, or to swing. It is pronounced /ˈpɛndl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "pendelte" and the past participle is "gependelt".
Definitions
1.to travel regularly between two places, especially for work(travel/work)
a.to commute between home and work/school
Viele Menschen pendeln täglich von der Vorstadt ins Stadtzentrum.—Many people commute daily from the suburbs to the city center.
2.to move back and forth repeatedly (like a pendulum), to swing(movement/physics)
a.to oscillate between two positions
Die Lampe pendelte leicht im Wind.—The lamp was swinging gently in the wind.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | pendeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | pendle |
| Present (du) | pendelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | pendelt |
| Preterite (ich) | pendelte |
| Participle II | gependelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | pendelte |
| Imperative (singular) | pendle |
| Imperative (plural) | pendelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "pendeln" mean in English?
- "pendeln" means to commute, to oscillate, or to swing. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "pendeln"?
- "pendeln" is pronounced /ˈpɛndl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "pendeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "pendeln" is "gependelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "pendeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "pendeln" becomes "pendelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "pendeln"?
- "pendeln" is a verb in German.
