VERB
tauchen/ˈtaʊ̯xn̩/to dive; to immerse; to appear suddenly
tauchen is a German verb that means to dive, to immerse, or to appear suddenly. It is pronounced /ˈtaʊ̯xn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tauchte" and the past participle is "getaucht".
Definitions
1.to dive or swim under water(sports; water)
a.to move or swim under the surface of water
Er taucht tief ins Meer.—He dives deep into the sea.
2.to appear or emerge suddenly; to duck out of sight(suddenly appear/disappear)
a.to suddenly become visible or invisible
Plötzlich taucht ein Reh im Lichtkegel auf.—Suddenly a deer appears in the beam of light.
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 immerse, or to appear suddenly. 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.
