VERB

rennen/ˈʁɛnən/to run; to race

rennen is a German verb that means to run or to race. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rannte" and the past participle is "gerannt".

Definitions

1.to move quickly on foot; to run(movement)

a.to move rapidly using legs, usually for exercise or competition

Jeden Morgen rennt sie durch den Park.She runs through the park every morning.

2.to compete in a race; to race(competition)

a.to participate in a race for speed

Er rennt um die Wette mit seinem Bruder.He is having a race with his brother.

Conjugation

Infinitiverennen
Present (ich)renne
Present (du)rennst
Present (er/sie/es)rennt
Preterite (ich)rannte
Participle IIgerannt
Konjunktiv II (ich)rennte
Imperative (singular)renn
Imperative (plural)rennt
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "rennen" mean in English?
"rennen" means to run or to race. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "rennen"?
"rennen" is pronounced /ˈʁɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "rennen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "rennen" is "gerannt", used with the auxiliary "sein".
What is the simple past of "rennen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "rennen" becomes "rannte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "rennen"?
"rennen" is a verb in German.

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