VERB
stecken/ˈʃtɛkn̩/to stick; to insert; to be stuck
stecken is a German verb that means to stick, to insert, or to be stuck. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "steckte" and the past participle is "gesteckt".
Definitions
1.to put or push something into something else; to insert(physically inserting/putting in)
a.to insert or push (something into something else)
Er steckt den Schlüssel ins Schloss.—He puts the key in the lock.
2.to be inside, stuck, or caught in something(being stuck inside)
a.to be jammed, fixed, or trapped inside
Mein Ring steckt am Finger fest.—My ring is stuck on my finger.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stecke |
| Present (du) | steckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | steckt |
| Preterite (ich) | steckte |
| Participle II | gesteckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | steckte |
| Imperative (singular) | steck |
| Imperative (plural) | steckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stecken" mean in English?
- "stecken" means to stick, to insert, or to be stuck. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stecken"?
- "stecken" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stecken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stecken" is "gesteckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stecken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stecken" becomes "steckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stecken"?
- "stecken" is a verb in German.
