VERB
stützen/ˈʃtʏt͡sn̩/to support; to prop (up); to back (someone/something)
stützen is a German verb that means to support, to prop (up), or to back (someone/something). It is pronounced /ˈʃtʏt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stützte" and the past participle is "gestützt".
Definitions
1.to support or hold something so it does not fall(physically)
a.to prop or brace something to keep it steady
Er stützt die Leiter gegen die Wand.—He props the ladder against the wall.
2.to support or back (a person, plan, or theory)(figuratively)
a.to give someone or something moral, financial, or intellectual support
Die Eltern stützen ihren Sohn bei seinen Plänen.—The parents support their son in his plans.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stützen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stütze |
| Present (du) | stützt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stützt |
| Preterite (ich) | stützte |
| Participle II | gestützt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stützte |
| Imperative (singular) | stütze |
| Imperative (plural) | stützt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stützen" mean in English?
- "stützen" means to support, to prop (up), or to back (someone/something). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stützen"?
- "stützen" is pronounced /ˈʃtʏt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stützen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stützen" is "gestützt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stützen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stützen" becomes "stützte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stützen"?
- "stützen" is a verb in German.
