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
| Infinitive | stapeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | staple |
| Present (du) | stapelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stapelt |
| Preterite (ich) | stapelte |
| Participle II | gestapelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stapelte |
| Imperative (singular) | staple |
| Imperative (plural) | stapelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
