VERB
scheiden/ˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/to separate; to divorce; to part
scheiden is a German verb that means to separate, to divorce, or to part. It is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schied" and the past participle is "geschieden".
Definitions
1.to divorce (used reflexively)(marriage, law)
a.to end a marriage through legal process
Sie lassen sich nach zehn Jahren Ehe scheiden.—They are getting divorced after ten years of marriage.
2.to separate, to part(general, physical)
a.to move or cause to move apart
An dieser Stelle scheiden sich die Wege.—At this point, the paths part.
3.to distinguish, to differentiate (rare, formal/technical)(formal, abstract)
a.to set apart as different
Man muss zwischen den Begriffen klar scheiden.—One must clearly distinguish between the terms.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | scheiden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | scheide |
| Present (du) | scheidest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | scheidet |
| Preterite (ich) | schied |
| Participle II | geschieden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schiede |
| Imperative (singular) | scheid |
| Imperative (plural) | scheidet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "scheiden" mean in English?
- "scheiden" means to separate, to divorce, or to part. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "scheiden"?
- "scheiden" is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "scheiden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "scheiden" is "geschieden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "scheiden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "scheiden" becomes "schied" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "scheiden"?
- "scheiden" is a verb in German.
