VERB
stolpern/ˈʃtɔlpɐn/to stumble; to trip
stolpern is a German verb that means to stumble or to trip. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɔlpɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stolperte" and the past participle is "gestolpert".
Definitions
1.to trip or to momentarily lose one's balance while walking(movement)
a.to hit one's foot against something so as to lose balance briefly
Ich bin über einen Stein gestolpert.—I tripped over a stone.
b.to almost fall by catching the foot on something
Sie stolperte auf der Treppe, fiel aber nicht hin.—She stumbled on the stairs, but didn't fall.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stolpern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stolpere |
| Present (du) | stolperst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stolpert |
| Preterite (ich) | stolperte |
| Participle II | gestolpert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stolperte |
| Imperative (singular) | stolpere |
| Imperative (plural) | stolpert |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stolpern" mean in English?
- "stolpern" means to stumble or to trip. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stolpern"?
- "stolpern" is pronounced /ˈʃtɔlpɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stolpern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stolpern" is "gestolpert", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "stolpern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stolpern" becomes "stolperte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stolpern"?
- "stolpern" is a verb in German.
