VERB

pilgern/ˈpɪlɡɐn/to go on pilgrimage; to make a pilgrimage

pilgern is a German verb that means to go on pilgrimage or to make a pilgrimage. It is pronounced /ˈpɪlɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "pilgerte" and the past participle is "gepilgert".

Definitions

1.to undertake a religious journey to a sacred place(religion, travel)

a.to travel, usually on foot, to a holy site for religious reasons

Jedes Jahr pilgern Tausende von Gläubigen nach Santiago de Compostela.Every year thousands of believers make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

b.(figurative) to travel in a group to a popular destination

Fans pilgerten aus ganz Deutschland zum Konzert der Band.Fans from all over Germany flocked to the concert of the band.

Conjugation

Infinitivepilgern
Present (ich)pilgere
Present (du)pilgerst
Present (er/sie/es)pilgert
Preterite (ich)pilgerte
Participle IIgepilgert
Konjunktiv II (ich)pilgerte
Imperative (singular)pilgere
Imperative (plural)pilgert
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "pilgern" mean in English?
"pilgern" means to go on pilgrimage or to make a pilgrimage. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "pilgern"?
"pilgern" is pronounced /ˈpɪlɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "pilgern"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "pilgern" is "gepilgert", used with the auxiliary "sein".
What is the simple past of "pilgern"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "pilgern" becomes "pilgerte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "pilgern"?
"pilgern" is a verb in German.

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