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 accomplish or manage something successfully(achievement, task)
a.to succeed in doing something
Ich schaffe es, pünktlich zu kommen.—I manage to arrive on time.
2.to create or bring into being(creative action)
a.to produce or create something (usually artistic or substantial)
Der Künstler schafft ein neues Gemälde.—The artist is creating a new 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.
