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)
a.to be able to do; to manage (to do something)
Ich schaffe es, pünktlich zu kommen.—I manage to arrive on time.
b.to accomplish, succeed at something
Sie schaffte die Prüfung ohne Probleme.—She passed the exam without problems.
2.to create or bring about(creation)
a.to produce or create something (esp. in arts, literature)
Der Künstler schuf ein beeindruckendes Gemälde.—The artist 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.
