VERB
raten/ˈʁɛɪ̯tn̩/to guess; to advise; to recommend
raten is a German verb that means to guess, to advise, or to recommend. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛɪ̯tn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "riet" and the past participle is "geraten".
Definitions
1.to guess the correct answer without knowing for sure(making a guess)
a.to try to find out something by guessing
Kannst du raten, wie alt ich bin?—Can you guess how old I am?
2.to advise or recommend something to someone(giving advice)
a.to tell someone what one believes is best
Ich rate dir, das Angebot anzunehmen.—I advise you to accept the offer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | raten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rate |
| Present (du) | rätst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rät |
| Preterite (ich) | riet |
| Participle II | geraten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | riete |
| Imperative (singular) | rate |
| Imperative (plural) | ratet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "raten" mean in English?
- "raten" means to guess, to advise, or to recommend. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "raten"?
- "raten" is pronounced /ˈʁɛɪ̯tn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "raten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "raten" is "geraten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "raten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "raten" becomes "riet" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "raten"?
- "raten" is a verb in German.
