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
| Infinitive | pilgern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | pilgere |
| Present (du) | pilgerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | pilgert |
| Preterite (ich) | pilgerte |
| Participle II | gepilgert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | pilgerte |
| Imperative (singular) | pilgere |
| Imperative (plural) | pilgert |
| Auxiliary | sein |
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.
