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
| Infinitive | stammen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stamme |
| Present (du) | stammst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stammt |
| Preterite (ich) | stammte |
| Participle II | gestammt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stammte |
| Imperative (singular) | stamme |
| Imperative (plural) | stammt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
