VERB
referieren/ʁefəˈʁiːʁən/to give a presentation; to lecture; to report (formally)
referieren is a German verb that means to give a presentation, to lecture, or to report (formally). It is pronounced /ʁefəˈʁiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "referierte" and the past participle is "referiert".
Definitions
1.to give an oral presentation or lecture on a topic(academic/work context)
a.to deliver a scholarly presentation
Er muss morgen vor der Klasse über Klimawandel referieren.—He has to give a presentation on climate change to the class tomorrow.
b.to give a formal talk or briefing
Die Expertin referierte auf der Konferenz über neue Forschungsergebnisse.—The expert lectured at the conference on new research findings.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | referieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | referiere |
| Present (du) | referierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | referiert |
| Preterite (ich) | referierte |
| Participle II | referiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | referierte |
| Imperative (singular) | referiere |
| Imperative (plural) | referiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "referieren" mean in English?
- "referieren" means to give a presentation, to lecture, or to report (formally). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "referieren"?
- "referieren" is pronounced /ʁefəˈʁiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "referieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "referieren" is "referiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "referieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "referieren" becomes "referierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "referieren"?
- "referieren" is a verb in German.
