VERB

polarisieren/polaʁiˈziːʁən/to polarize; to divide opinions

polarisieren is a German verb that means to polarize or to divide opinions. It is pronounced /polaʁiˈziːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "polarisierte" and the past participle is "polarisiert".

Definitions

1.to cause strong division of opinions or attitudes; to separate into two opposing camps(social, politics, science)

a.to divide people or opinions into two opposing groups

Das Thema Klimawandel polarisiert die Gesellschaft.The topic of climate change polarizes society.

b.in physics: to make light or another wave vibrate in a particular direction (less common for learners)

Der Filter polarisiert das Licht.The filter polarizes the light.

Conjugation

Infinitivepolarisieren
Present (ich)polarisiere
Present (du)polarisierst
Present (er/sie/es)polarisiert
Preterite (ich)polarisierte
Participle IIpolarisiert
Konjunktiv II (ich)polarisierte
Imperative (singular)polarisiere
Imperative (plural)polarisiert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "polarisieren" mean in English?
"polarisieren" means to polarize or to divide opinions. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "polarisieren"?
"polarisieren" is pronounced /polaʁiˈziːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "polarisieren"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "polarisieren" is "polarisiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "polarisieren"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "polarisieren" becomes "polarisierte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "polarisieren"?
"polarisieren" is a verb in German.

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