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
| Infinitive | schrauben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schraube |
| Present (du) | schraubst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schraubt |
| Preterite (ich) | schraubte |
| Participle II | geschraubt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schraubte |
| Imperative (singular) | schraube |
| Imperative (plural) | schraubt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
