VERB
schaffen/ˈʃafn̩/to accomplish; to manage; to create
schaffen is a German verb that means to accomplish, to manage, or to create. It is pronounced /ˈʃafn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schuf" and the past participle is "geschaffen".
Definitions
1.to manage, to succeed in doing something(achievement, ability)
a.to accomplish or carry out a task successfully
Ich habe es endlich geschafft, das Auto zu reparieren.—I finally managed to repair the car.
2.to create or produce something(creation, production)
a.to create (something artistic, technical, etc.)
Der Künstler hat ein beeindruckendes Gemälde geschaffen.—The artist has created an impressive painting.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schaffen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schaffe |
| Present (du) | schaffst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schafft |
| Preterite (ich) | schuf |
| Participle II | geschaffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schüfe |
| Imperative (singular) | schaffe |
| Imperative (plural) | schafft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schaffen" mean in English?
- "schaffen" means to accomplish, to manage, or to create. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schaffen"?
- "schaffen" is pronounced /ˈʃafn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schaffen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schaffen" is "geschaffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schaffen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schaffen" becomes "schuf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schaffen"?
- "schaffen" is a verb in German.
