VERB
schaffen/ˈʃafn̩/to create; to accomplish; to manage
schaffen is a German verb that means to create, to accomplish, or to manage. It is pronounced /ˈʃafn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schuf" and the past participle is "geschaffen".
Definitions
1.to create or bring into existence(creation, invention)
a.to produce, make something new
Gott hat die Welt in sieben Tagen geschaffen.—God created the world in seven days.
2.to accomplish, to manage (task, goal)(achievement, completion)
a.to be able to do or finish something
Ich habe es endlich geschafft, das Projekt abzuschließen.—I finally managed to complete the project.
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 create, to accomplish, or to manage. 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.
