relativieren/ʁelatiˈviːʁən/to relativize; to put into perspective; to play down
relativieren is a German verb that means to relativize, to put into perspective, or to play down. It is pronounced /ʁelatiˈviːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "relativierte" and the past participle is "relativiert".
Definitions
1.to put something into perspective by considering other factors or by lessening the strength of a statement(opinion/expression)
a.to place a statement or meaning into a broader or different context, making it less absolute
Er hat seine Aussage später relativiert.—He later put his statement into perspective.
2.to make the importance of something seem smaller or less significant(impact/importance)
a.to downplay the importance or impact of something
Die Kritik an dem Film wurde durch den Erfolg an den Kinokassen relativiert.—The criticism of the film was put into perspective by its box office success.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | relativieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | relativiere |
| Present (du) | relativierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | relativiert |
| Preterite (ich) | relativierte |
| Participle II | relativiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | relativierte |
| Imperative (singular) | relativiere |
| Imperative (plural) | relativiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "relativieren" mean in English?
- "relativieren" means to relativize, to put into perspective, or to play down. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "relativieren"?
- "relativieren" is pronounced /ʁelatiˈviːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "relativieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "relativieren" is "relativiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "relativieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "relativieren" becomes "relativierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "relativieren"?
- "relativieren" is a verb in German.
