VERB

schrauben/ˈʃʁaʊ̯bn̩/to screw; to bolt; to twist

schrauben is a German verb that means to screw, to bolt, or to twist. It is pronounced /ˈʃʁaʊ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schraubte" and the past participle is "geschraubt".

Definitions

1.to drive or secure with a screw(mechanics/construction)

a.to fasten something with a screw

Bitte schraube die Lampe an die Wand.Please screw the lamp to the wall.

2.to turn or twist something in a spiral motion(motion)

a.to twist or turn something

Sie schraubt den Deckel auf die Flasche.She is screwing the lid onto the bottle.

Conjugation

Infinitiveschrauben
Present (ich)schraube
Present (du)schraubst
Present (er/sie/es)schraubt
Preterite (ich)schraubte
Participle IIgeschraubt
Konjunktiv II (ich)schraubte
Imperative (singular)schraube
Imperative (plural)schraubt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "schrauben" mean in English?
"schrauben" means to screw, to bolt, or to twist. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "schrauben"?
"schrauben" is pronounced /ˈʃʁaʊ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "schrauben"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "schrauben" is "geschraubt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "schrauben"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "schrauben" becomes "schraubte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "schrauben"?
"schrauben" is a verb in German.

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