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
| Infinitive | polarisieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | polarisiere |
| Present (du) | polarisierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | polarisiert |
| Preterite (ich) | polarisierte |
| Participle II | polarisiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | polarisierte |
| Imperative (singular) | polarisiere |
| Imperative (plural) | polarisiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
