VERB
scheitern/ˈʃaɪ̯tɐn/to fail; to break down
scheitern is a German verb that means to fail or to break down. It is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯tɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "scheiterte" and the past participle is "gescheitert".
Definitions
1.to not succeed; to fail(project, plan, attempt)
a.to be unsuccessful with a goal
Der Versuch, das Unternehmen zu retten, scheiterte.—The attempt to save the company failed.
b.to collapse or break down (formally, endeavors, negotiations, etc.)
Die Verhandlungen scheiterten an unterschiedlichen Vorstellungen.—The negotiations failed due to different ideas.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | scheitern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | scheitere |
| Present (du) | scheiterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | scheitert |
| Preterite (ich) | scheiterte |
| Participle II | gescheitert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | scheiterte |
| Imperative (singular) | scheitere |
| Imperative (plural) | scheitert |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "scheitern" mean in English?
- "scheitern" means to fail or to break down. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "scheitern"?
- "scheitern" is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯tɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "scheitern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "scheitern" is "gescheitert", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "scheitern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "scheitern" becomes "scheiterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "scheitern"?
- "scheitern" is a verb in German.
