VERB

stapeln/ˈʃtaːpl̩n/to stack; to pile up; to heap

stapeln is a German verb that means to stack, to pile up, or to heap. It is pronounced /ˈʃtaːpl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stapelte" and the past participle is "gestapelt".

Definitions

1.to put objects in a neat pile or stack(objects, arrangement)

a.to stack several items on top of each other

Er stapelte die Bücher auf dem Tisch.He stacked the books on the table.

2.to accumulate or gather in large quantities, often unwanted(accumulate; figurative)

a.to pile up (figuratively)

Die Arbeit stapelt sich auf meinem Schreibtisch.The work is piling up on my desk.

Conjugation

Infinitivestapeln
Present (ich)staple
Present (du)stapelst
Present (er/sie/es)stapelt
Preterite (ich)stapelte
Participle IIgestapelt
Konjunktiv II (ich)stapelte
Imperative (singular)staple
Imperative (plural)stapelt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "stapeln" mean in English?
"stapeln" means to stack, to pile up, or to heap. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "stapeln"?
"stapeln" is pronounced /ˈʃtaːpl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "stapeln"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "stapeln" is "gestapelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "stapeln"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "stapeln" becomes "stapelte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "stapeln"?
"stapeln" is a verb in German.

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