VERB
schlichten/ˈʃlɪçtn̩/to mediate; to settle (a dispute); to reconcile
schlichten is a German verb that means to mediate, to settle (a dispute), or to reconcile. It is pronounced /ˈʃlɪçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schlichtete" and the past participle is "geschlichtet".
Definitions
1.to mediate or settle a dispute or conflict(conflicts/disputes)
a.to intervene as a mediator and resolve a conflict between parties
Der Lehrer musste im Streit zwischen den Schülern schlichten.—The teacher had to mediate in the dispute between the students.
2.to reconcile opposing parties or opinions(reconcile)
a.to bring people together after an argument
Nach dem Streit gelang es ihr, die beiden Freunde zu schlichten.—After the argument, she managed to reconcile the two friends.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schlichten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schlichte |
| Present (du) | schlichtest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schlichtet |
| Preterite (ich) | schlichtete |
| Participle II | geschlichtet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlichtete |
| Imperative (singular) | schlichte |
| Imperative (plural) | schlichtet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schlichten" mean in English?
- "schlichten" means to mediate, to settle (a dispute), or to reconcile. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schlichten"?
- "schlichten" is pronounced /ˈʃlɪçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schlichten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schlichten" is "geschlichtet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schlichten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schlichten" becomes "schlichtete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schlichten"?
- "schlichten" is a verb in German.
