VERB
quaken/ˈkvaːkn̩/to croak; to quack; (informal) to whine
quaken is a German verb that means to croak, to quack, or (informal) to whine. It is pronounced /ˈkvaːkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "quakte" and the past participle is "gequakt".
Definitions
1.to croak or quack (of frogs, ducks, etc.)(animals/sounds)
a.of a frog: to croak
Die Frösche quaken laut am Teich.—The frogs are croaking loudly at the pond.
b.of a duck: to quack
Die Enten quaken am Morgen.—The ducks quack in the morning.
2.to whine, to complain loudly (usually about people, informal)(informal/speech)
a.to complain in a loud, whining manner
Hör auf zu quaken und hilf lieber mit!—Stop whining and help out instead!
Conjugation
| Infinitive | quaken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | quake |
| Present (du) | quakst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | quakt |
| Preterite (ich) | quakte |
| Participle II | gequakt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | quakte |
| Imperative (singular) | quake |
| Imperative (plural) | quakt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "quaken" mean in English?
- "quaken" means to croak, to quack, or (informal) to whine. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "quaken"?
- "quaken" is pronounced /ˈkvaːkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "quaken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "quaken" is "gequakt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "quaken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "quaken" becomes "quakte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "quaken"?
- "quaken" is a verb in German.
