VERB
schildern/ˈʃɪldɐn/to describe; to portray; to depict
schildern is a German verb that means to describe, to portray, or to depict. It is pronounced /ˈʃɪldɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schilderte" and the past participle is "geschildert".
Definitions
1.to describe something in detail or vividly(narration or reporting)
a.to give an account of events, experiences, or circumstances
Er schildert seinen Freunden die Ereignisse des Abends.—He describes the events of the evening to his friends.
b.to portray or depict a situation
Die Autorin schildert das Leben auf dem Land sehr realistisch.—The author portrays rural life very realistically.
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 portray, 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.
