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

Infinitiverutschen
Present (ich)rutsche
Present (du)rutschst
Present (er/sie/es)rutscht
Preterite (ich)rutschte
Participle IIgerutscht
Konjunktiv II (ich)rutschte
Imperative (singular)rutsch
Imperative (plural)rutschet
Auxiliarysein

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.

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