VERB
schildern/ˈʃɪldɐn/to describe; to recount; to depict
schildern is a German verb that means to describe, to recount, or to depict. It is pronounced /ˈʃɪldɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schilderte" and the past participle is "geschildert".
Definitions
1.to describe or narrate something in detail(communication, reporting)
a.to tell or recount something clearly and with details
Er schilderte den Unfall der Polizei sehr genau.—He described the accident to the police in great detail.
2.to depict or portray something vividly (also figurative)(literary, artistic)
a.to represent or illustrate something so it becomes vivid to the listener/reader
Der Autor schildert das Leben auf dem Land sehr anschaulich.—The author portrays life in the countryside very vividly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schildern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schildere |
| Present (du) | schilderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schildert |
| Preterite (ich) | schilderte |
| Participle II | geschildert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schilderte |
| Imperative (singular) | schildere |
| Imperative (plural) | schildert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schildern" mean in English?
- "schildern" means to describe, to recount, or to depict. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schildern"?
- "schildern" is pronounced /ˈʃɪldɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schildern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schildern" is "geschildert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schildern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schildern" becomes "schilderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schildern"?
- "schildern" is a verb in German.
