VERB
surfen/ˈsœːɐ̯fn̩/to surf (the internet); to surf (waves)
surfen is a German verb that means to surf (the internet) or to surf (waves). It is pronounced /ˈsœːɐ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "surfte" and the past participle is "gesurft".
Definitions
1.to browse the internet(internet)
a.to use the internet, visit various websites
Abends surfe ich oft im Internet.—In the evenings I often surf the internet.
2.to ride on waves using a surfboard(sports)
a.to take part in the sport of surfing at the sea or on rivers
Im Sommer möchte ich in Frankreich surfen lernen.—I want to learn to surf in France this summer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | surfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | surfe |
| Present (du) | surfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | surft |
| Preterite (ich) | surfte |
| Participle II | gesurft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | surfte |
| Imperative (singular) | surfe |
| Imperative (plural) | surft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "surfen" mean in English?
- "surfen" means to surf (the internet) or to surf (waves). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "surfen"?
- "surfen" is pronounced /ˈsœːɐ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "surfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "surfen" is "gesurft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "surfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "surfen" becomes "surfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "surfen"?
- "surfen" is a verb in German.
