VERB
rücken/ˈʁʏkŋ̍/to move; to shift; to come closer
rücken is a German verb that means to move, to shift, or to come closer. It is pronounced /ˈʁʏkŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rückte" and the past participle is "gerückt".
Definitions
1.to move or shift something, usually slightly(movement/position)
a.to move or shift (an object, oneself, etc.)
Kannst du bitte ein Stück nach rechts rücken?—Can you please move a bit to the right?
2.to come closer or draw nearer (person or time)(figurative; approach)
a.to approach or advance (intransitive)
Der Zug rückt langsam in den Bahnhof.—The train is slowly approaching the station.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | rücken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rücke |
| Present (du) | rückst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rückt |
| Preterite (ich) | rückte |
| Participle II | gerückt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rückte |
| Imperative (singular) | rücke |
| Imperative (plural) | rückt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rücken" mean in English?
- "rücken" means to move, to shift, or to come closer. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "rücken"?
- "rücken" is pronounced /ˈʁʏkŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "rücken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "rücken" is "gerückt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "rücken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "rücken" becomes "rückte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "rücken"?
- "rücken" is a verb in German.
