VERB
stecken/ˈʃtɛkn̩/to stick; to be stuck; to put
stecken is a German verb that means to stick, to be stuck, or to put. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "steckte" and the past participle is "gesteckt".
Definitions
1.to put or insert something into or inside(putting something in or into another thing)
a.to place something inside an object or space
Sie steckte den Schlüssel ins Schloss.—She put the key into the lock.
2.to be or remain in a confined or stuck position(being inside or stuck)
a.to be stuck or trapped inside something
Der Ball steckte im Baum fest.—The ball was stuck in the tree.
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 be stuck, or to put. 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.
