VERB
senken/ˈzɛŋkn̩/to lower; to reduce; to sink (something)
senken is a German verb that means to lower, to reduce, or to sink (something). It is pronounced /ˈzɛŋkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "senkte" and the past participle is "gesenkt".
Definitions
1.to lower or reduce something(transitive, level/height/price)
a.to make something go down or become less
Die Regierung will die Steuern senken.—The government wants to lower taxes.
b.to decrease a measured value
Die Firma hat die Preise gesenkt.—The company has reduced the prices.
2.to move something downward(transitive, physical movement)
a.to make something physically go down
Er senkte den Kopf.—He lowered his head.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | senken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | senke |
| Present (du) | senkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | senkt |
| Preterite (ich) | senkte |
| Participle II | gesenkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | senkte |
| Imperative (singular) | senke |
| Imperative (plural) | senkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "senken" mean in English?
- "senken" means to lower, to reduce, or to sink (something). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "senken"?
- "senken" is pronounced /ˈzɛŋkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "senken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "senken" is "gesenkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "senken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "senken" becomes "senkte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "senken"?
- "senken" is a verb in German.
