VERB
stärken/ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/to strengthen; to reinforce
stärken is a German verb that means to strengthen or to reinforce. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stärkte" and the past participle is "gestärkt".
Definitions
1.to make stronger or more firm(general)
a.to make someone/something stronger (physically or mentally)
Nach dem langen Spaziergang fühlte ich mich gestärkt.—After the long walk I felt strengthened.
b.to support or reinforce something
Die Maßnahmen sollen die Wirtschaft stärken.—The measures are intended to strengthen the economy.
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 or to reinforce. 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.
