VERB
schaffen/ˈʃafn̩/to create; to accomplish; to establish
schaffen is a German verb that means to create, to accomplish, or to establish. It is pronounced /ˈʃafn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schuf" and the past participle is "geschaffen".
Definitions
1.to bring something into existence(make/create)
a.create something new, especially something large or important
Gott schuf die Welt in sieben Tagen.—God created the world in seven days.
b.be the cause/founder of something new (abstract or concrete)
Die Künstlerin schuf ein beeindruckendes Gemälde.—The artist created an impressive painting.
2.to manage to accomplish or achieve something difficult(accomplish/achieve)
a.succeed in doing a task
Er schaffte es, das Problem zu lösen.—He managed to solve the problem.
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 establish. 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.
