VERB

stammen/ˈʃtamən/to come from; to originate; to descend

stammen is a German verb that means to come from, to originate, or to descend. It is pronounced /ˈʃtamən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stammte" and the past participle is "gestammt".

Definitions

1.to come from a particular place, background, or source(origin/person, thing)

a.to originate from a place or region

Er stammt aus Berlin.He comes from Berlin.

b.to be derived or descended from a particular family or group

Sie stammt aus einer alten Adelsfamilie.She descends from an old noble family.

2.to be the source or creator of something(origin/idea, object)

a.to have been created or invented by someone

Dieses Werk stammt von Goethe.This work is by Goethe.

Conjugation

Infinitivestammen
Present (ich)stamme
Present (du)stammst
Present (er/sie/es)stammt
Preterite (ich)stammte
Participle IIgestammt
Konjunktiv II (ich)stammte
Imperative (singular)stamme
Imperative (plural)stammt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "stammen" mean in English?
"stammen" means to come from, to originate, or to descend. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "stammen"?
"stammen" is pronounced /ˈʃtamən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "stammen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "stammen" is "gestammt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "stammen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "stammen" becomes "stammte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "stammen"?
"stammen" is a verb in German.

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