VERB
tagen/ˈtaːɡŋ̩/to be in session; to hold a meeting; to sit (of a committee/council)
tagen is a German verb that means to be in session, to hold a meeting, or to sit (of a committee/council). It is pronounced /ˈtaːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tagte" and the past participle is "getagt".
Definitions
1.to officially meet or hold a session, especially of a committee, parliament, or court(formal/public life)
a.(of a group or body) to be in session or convene for a meeting
Der Bundestag tagt heute zum neuen Gesetz.—The Bundestag is in session today regarding the new law.
b.(of a council or organization) to hold a meeting for deliberation
Der Stadtrat tagt einmal im Monat.—The city council meets once a month.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | tagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | tage |
| Present (du) | tagst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tagt |
| Preterite (ich) | tagte |
| Participle II | getagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tagte |
| Imperative (singular) | tag |
| Imperative (plural) | tagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tagen" mean in English?
- "tagen" means to be in session, to hold a meeting, or to sit (of a committee/council). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "tagen"?
- "tagen" is pronounced /ˈtaːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "tagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "tagen" is "getagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "tagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "tagen" becomes "tagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "tagen"?
- "tagen" is a verb in German.
