VERB
tauchen/ˈtaʊ̯xn̩/to dive; to scuba dive; to submerge
tauchen is a German verb that means to dive, to scuba dive, or to submerge. It is pronounced /ˈtaʊ̯xn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tauchte" and the past participle is "getaucht".
Definitions
1.to swim under water, often with diving equipment(underwater activity)
a.to scuba dive as a hobby or sport
Im Urlaub möchte ich im Meer tauchen.—On vacation, I want to go diving in the sea.
b.to go under water temporarily
Der Junge tauchte für ein paar Sekunden unter.—The boy submerged for a few seconds.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | tauchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | tauche |
| Present (du) | tauchst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | taucht |
| Preterite (ich) | tauchte |
| Participle II | getaucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tauchte |
| Imperative (singular) | tauche |
| Imperative (plural) | taucht |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tauchen" mean in English?
- "tauchen" means to dive, to scuba dive, or to submerge. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "tauchen"?
- "tauchen" is pronounced /ˈtaʊ̯xn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "tauchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "tauchen" is "getaucht", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "tauchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "tauchen" becomes "tauchte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "tauchen"?
- "tauchen" is a verb in German.
