VERB
plädieren/plɛˈdiːʁən/to plead; to argue (in favor of); to make a case (for)
plädieren is a German verb that means to plead, to argue (in favor of), or to make a case (for). It is pronounced /plɛˈdiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "plädierte" and the past participle is "plädiert".
Definitions
1.to plead or argue in favor of something, especially in court or in a discussion(law; general use)
a.to formally make a case for something in a legal or formal context
Der Anwalt plädiert auf Freispruch.—The lawyer pleads for acquittal.
b.to advocate for or recommend something in public discussion
Die Expertin plädierte für eine strengere Kontrolle.—The expert argued for stricter control.
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 (in favor of), or to make a case (for). 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.
