VERB
plädieren/plɛˈdiːʁən/to plead; to argue (in court/law); to advocate
plädieren is a German verb that means to plead, to argue (in court/law), or to advocate. It is pronounced /plɛˈdiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "plädierte" and the past participle is "plädiert".
Definitions
1.to deliver a final speech or make a plea in court(legal, court)
a.to make a formal statement or argument as the final part of a trial
Der Anwalt plädierte für einen Freispruch.—The lawyer pleaded for an acquittal.
2.to advocate or argue for something, especially a cause or idea(general, formal)
a.to speak or argue in favor of something
Sie plädierte für mehr Toleranz in der Gesellschaft.—She advocated for more tolerance in society.
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 court/law), 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.
