VERB
stärken/ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/to strengthen; to reinforce; to boost
stärken is a German verb that means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to boost. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stärkte" and the past participle is "gestärkt".
Definitions
1.to make stronger, more powerful, or robust(physical, figurative)
a.to make something physically or mentally stronger
Viel Schlaf stärkt das Immunsystem.—A lot of sleep strengthens the immune system.
b.to reinforce or boost something non-physical
Die neuen Maßnahmen stärken das Vertrauen der Kunden.—The new measures strengthen the customers' trust.
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 boost. 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.
