VERB
plündern/ˈplʏndɐn/to loot; to plunder; to ransack
plündern is a German verb that means to loot, to plunder, or to ransack. It is pronounced /ˈplʏndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "plünderte" and the past participle is "geplündert".
Definitions
1.to steal goods on a large scale, especially during a war or riot; to loot or plunder(crime, war)
a.to rob and pillage a place, often violently
Die Soldaten plünderten die Stadt nach ihrem Sieg.—The soldiers looted the city after their victory.
2.to empty or help oneself liberally to (supplies, resources, or food)(figurative, colloquial)
a.to raid (e.g. a fridge, store)
Die Kinder plünderten den Kühlschrank nach dem Schulausflug.—The children raided the fridge after the school trip.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | plündern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | plündere |
| Present (du) | plünderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | plündert |
| Preterite (ich) | plünderte |
| Participle II | geplündert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | plünderte |
| Imperative (singular) | plündre |
| Imperative (plural) | plündert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "plündern" mean in English?
- "plündern" means to loot, to plunder, or to ransack. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "plündern"?
- "plündern" is pronounced /ˈplʏndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "plündern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "plündern" is "geplündert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "plündern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "plündern" becomes "plünderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "plündern"?
- "plündern" is a verb in German.
