VERB
stärken/ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/to strengthen; to reinforce; to fortify
stärken is a German verb that means to strengthen, to reinforce, or to fortify. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stärkte" and the past participle is "gestärkt".
Definitions
1.to make stronger, reinforce (physically or mentally)(physical/mental)
a.to give someone or something more strength or support
Sport stärkt das Immunsystem.—Exercise strengthens the immune system.
b.to make someone feel more confident or resolute
Seine Worte haben mich in meiner Entscheidung gestärkt.—His words strengthened me in my decision.
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 fortify. 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.
