VERB
schreiben/ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to write
schreiben is a German verb that means to write. It is pronounced /ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schrieb" and the past participle is "geschrieben".
Definitions
1.to form letters, words, sentences etc.; to write(communication/activity)
a.to create text by hand or electronically
Er schreibt einen Brief an seine Eltern.—He is writing a letter to his parents.
b.to be an author of something; to compose
Sie schreibt Gedichte in ihrer Freizeit.—She writes poems in her free time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schreibe |
| Present (du) | schreibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schreibt |
| Preterite (ich) | schrieb |
| Participle II | geschrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schriebe |
| Imperative (singular) | schreibe |
| Imperative (plural) | schreibt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schreiben" mean in English?
- "schreiben" means to write. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schreiben"?
- "schreiben" is pronounced /ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schreiben" is "geschrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schreiben" becomes "schrieb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schreiben"?
- "schreiben" is a verb in German.
