VERB
promovieren/pʁomoˈviːʁən/to earn a doctorate; to pursue a PhD; to do doctoral studies
promovieren is a German verb that means to earn a doctorate, to pursue a PhD, or to do doctoral studies. It is pronounced /pʁomoˈviːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "promovierte" and the past participle is "promoviert".
Definitions
1.to earn a doctorate or PhD at a university(academia)
a.to complete a doctoral degree program and receive the doctoral title
Nach dem Studium möchte sie an der Universität promovieren.—After her studies, she wants to earn a doctorate at the university.
b.to be in the process of working towards a doctorate
Er promoviert derzeit zum Thema Quantenphysik.—He is currently pursuing a doctorate in quantum physics.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | promovieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | promoviere |
| Present (du) | promovierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | promoviert |
| Preterite (ich) | promovierte |
| Participle II | promoviert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | promovierte |
| Imperative (singular) | promoviere |
| Imperative (plural) | promoviert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "promovieren" mean in English?
- "promovieren" means to earn a doctorate, to pursue a PhD, or to do doctoral studies. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "promovieren"?
- "promovieren" is pronounced /pʁomoˈviːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "promovieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "promovieren" is "promoviert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "promovieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "promovieren" becomes "promovierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "promovieren"?
- "promovieren" is a verb in German.
