VERB
schimpfen/ˈʃɪmp͡fn̩/to scold; to rant; to swear
schimpfen is a German verb that means to scold, to rant, or to swear. It is pronounced /ˈʃɪmp͡fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schimpfte" and the past participle is "geschimpft".
Definitions
1.to criticize or scold someone angrily(reprimanding, expressing disapproval with words)
a.to verbally reprimand or tell off someone
Die Mutter schimpft mit ihrem Sohn, weil er sein Zimmer nicht aufräumt.—The mother scolds her son because he didn't clean up his room.
2.to rant or swear, especially in anger(expressing anger, cursing)
a.to express annoyance using strong language
Er schimpft über den Verkehrsstau.—He rants about the traffic jam.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schimpfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schimpfe |
| Present (du) | schimpfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schimpft |
| Preterite (ich) | schimpfte |
| Participle II | geschimpft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schimpfte |
| Imperative (singular) | schimpf |
| Imperative (plural) | schimpft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schimpfen" mean in English?
- "schimpfen" means to scold, to rant, or to swear. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schimpfen"?
- "schimpfen" is pronounced /ˈʃɪmp͡fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schimpfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schimpfen" is "geschimpft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schimpfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schimpfen" becomes "schimpfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schimpfen"?
- "schimpfen" is a verb in German.
