VERB
tagen/ˈtaːɡŋ̩/to hold a meeting; to be in session; to convene
tagen is a German verb that means to hold a meeting, to be in session, or to convene. It is pronounced /ˈtaːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tagte" and the past participle is "getagt".
Definitions
1.to hold a (formal) meeting; to be in session(formal meetings, assemblies)
a.when parliaments, committees, or formal groups convene for discussion or decision-making
Der Bundestag tagt heute zum ersten Mal nach der Sommerpause.—The Bundestag is in session today for the first time after the summer break.
b.when conferences or councils gather for official business
Das Gremium tagt einmal im Monat.—The committee 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 hold a meeting, to be in session, or to convene. 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.
