VERB
starren/ˈʃtaʁən/to stare; to gaze fixedly
starren is a German verb that means to stare or to gaze fixedly. It is pronounced /ˈʃtaʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "starrte" and the past participle is "gestarrt".
Definitions
1.to look at someone or something for a long time without moving the eyes, typically intensely or blankly(look, attention)
a.to fix one's gaze on someone or something
Sie starrte minutenlang auf den Bildschirm.—She stared at the screen for minutes.
b.to stare absent-mindedly into space
Er starrte gedankenverloren aus dem Fenster.—He stared absent-mindedly out of the window.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | starren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | starre |
| Present (du) | starrst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | starrt |
| Preterite (ich) | starrte |
| Participle II | gestarrt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | starrte |
| Imperative (singular) | starre |
| Imperative (plural) | starrt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "starren" mean in English?
- "starren" means to stare or to gaze fixedly. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "starren"?
- "starren" is pronounced /ˈʃtaʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "starren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "starren" is "gestarrt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "starren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "starren" becomes "starrte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "starren"?
- "starren" is a verb in German.
