VERB
scheitern/ˈʃaɪ̯tɐn/to fail; to break down; to fall through
scheitern is a German verb that means to fail, to break down, or to fall through. It is pronounced /ˈʃaɪ̯tɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "scheiterte" and the past participle is "gescheitert".
Definitions
1.to not succeed in achieving something; to fail(general use)
a.to fail in the face of obstacles or due to lack of success
Das Projekt scheitert an der Finanzierung.—The project is failing because of the financing.
b.(of negotiations, plans) to fall through, to be unsuccessful
Die Verhandlungen sind leider gescheitert.—Unfortunately, the negotiations have failed.
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, to break down, or to fall through. 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.
