VERB
schaden/ˈʃaːdn̩/to harm; to damage; to be detrimental to
schaden is a German verb that means to harm, to damage, or to be detrimental to. It is pronounced /ˈʃaːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schadete" and the past participle is "geschadet".
Definitions
1.to cause harm or damage to someone or something(general)
a.to have a negative effect on someone or something
Zu viel Sonne kann der Haut schaden.—Too much sun can harm the skin.
b.to impair someone's/something's condition, function, or wellbeing
Lügen schaden dem Vertrauen.—Lies damage trust.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schaden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schade |
| Present (du) | schadest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schadet |
| Preterite (ich) | schadete |
| Participle II | geschadet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schadete |
| Imperative (singular) | schade |
| Imperative (plural) | schadet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schaden" mean in English?
- "schaden" means to harm, to damage, or to be detrimental to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schaden"?
- "schaden" is pronounced /ˈʃaːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schaden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schaden" is "geschadet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schaden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schaden" becomes "schadete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schaden"?
- "schaden" is a verb in German.
