VERB
pflanzen/ˈp͡flant͡sn̩/to plant; to put (plants) in the ground
pflanzen is a German verb that means to plant or to put (plants) in the ground. It is pronounced /ˈp͡flant͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "pflanzte" and the past participle is "gepflanzt".
Definitions
1.to put a plant in soil so it can grow(gardening/agriculture)
a.to set flowers, trees, or other plants in the ground
Wir pflanzen im Frühling Tomaten im Garten.—We plant tomatoes in the garden in spring.
b.to set something as if it were a plant (figurative, rare)
Sie pflanzte einen Kuss auf seine Wange.—She planted a kiss on his cheek.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | pflanzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | pflanze |
| Present (du) | pflanzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | pflanzt |
| Preterite (ich) | pflanzte |
| Participle II | gepflanzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | pflanzte |
| Imperative (singular) | pflanze |
| Imperative (plural) | pflanzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "pflanzen" mean in English?
- "pflanzen" means to plant or to put (plants) in the ground. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "pflanzen"?
- "pflanzen" is pronounced /ˈp͡flant͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "pflanzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "pflanzen" is "gepflanzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "pflanzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "pflanzen" becomes "pflanzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "pflanzen"?
- "pflanzen" is a verb in German.
