VERB
plädieren/plɛˈdiːʁən/to plead; to argue (for, in favor of); to advocate
plädieren is a German verb that means to plead, to argue (for, in favor of), or to advocate. It is pronounced /plɛˈdiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "plädierte" and the past participle is "plädiert".
Definitions
1.to plead for something in a court or official context(legal, formal)
a.to present a plea or argument (usually in defense or prosecution)
Die Anwältin plädiert für einen Freispruch.—The lawyer pleads for an acquittal.
2.to speak or argue in favor of something; to advocate(general, formal)
a.to publicly support a cause, idea, or suggestion
Viele Experten plädieren für mehr Investitionen in Bildung.—Many experts advocate for more investment in education.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | plädieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | plädiere |
| Present (du) | plädierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | plädiert |
| Preterite (ich) | plädierte |
| Participle II | plädiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | plädierte |
| Imperative (singular) | plädiere |
| Imperative (plural) | plädiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "plädieren" mean in English?
- "plädieren" means to plead, to argue (for, in favor of), or to advocate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "plädieren"?
- "plädieren" is pronounced /plɛˈdiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "plädieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "plädieren" is "plädiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "plädieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "plädieren" becomes "plädierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "plädieren"?
- "plädieren" is a verb in German.
