stärken/ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/to strengthen; to reinforce; to invigorate
stärken is a German verb that means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to invigorate. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stärkte" and the past participle is "gestärkt".
Definitions
1.to make someone or something stronger or more resilient(make stronger physically or mentally)
a.to give physical or mental strength to a person or group
Die Unterstützung der Familie stärkt ihn in schwierigen Zeiten.—The support of his family strengthens him in difficult times.
2.to make something more effective or secure(reinforce or bolster something)
a.to reinforce the validity or structure of something
Die Argumente stärken seine Position.—The arguments reinforce his position.
3.to invigorate the body, often by providing food or rest(make healthy or invigorate, often with food/drink)
a.to refresh or give new strength through nourishment
Nach der langen Wanderung stärkten wir uns mit einer warmen Suppe.—After the long hike, we refreshed ourselves with a hot soup.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stärken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stärke |
| Present (du) | stärkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stärkt |
| Preterite (ich) | stärkte |
| Participle II | gestärkt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stärkte |
| Imperative (singular) | stärke |
| Imperative (plural) | stärkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stärken" mean in English?
- "stärken" means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to invigorate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stärken"?
- "stärken" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stärken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stärken" is "gestärkt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stärken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stärken" becomes "stärkte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stärken"?
- "stärken" is a verb in German.
