VERB
rutschen/ˈʁʊt͡ʃn̩/to slide; to slip
rutschen is a German verb that means to slide or to slip. It is pronounced /ˈʁʊt͡ʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rutschte" and the past participle is "gerutscht".
Definitions
1.to move smoothly over a surface, to slide or slip(movement/surface)
a.to unintentionally lose footing and glide along a surface
Sie rutschte auf dem glatten Boden aus.—She slipped on the slippery floor.
b.to deliberately slide down something, e.g. a playground slide
Das Kind rutschte die Rutsche hinunter.—The child slid down the slide.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | rutschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rutsche |
| Present (du) | rutschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rutscht |
| Preterite (ich) | rutschte |
| Participle II | gerutscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rutschte |
| Imperative (singular) | rutsch |
| Imperative (plural) | rutschet |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rutschen" mean in English?
- "rutschen" means to slide or to slip. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "rutschen"?
- "rutschen" is pronounced /ˈʁʊt͡ʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "rutschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "rutschen" is "gerutscht", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "rutschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "rutschen" becomes "rutschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "rutschen"?
- "rutschen" is a verb in German.
