VERB
texten/ˈtɛkstn̩/to write lyrics; to text (write a text message)
texten is a German verb that means to write lyrics or to text (write a text message). It is pronounced /ˈtɛkstn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "textete" and the past participle is "getextet".
Definitions
1.to write the lyrics or text for a song or poem(music/poetry)
a.to compose the words to a song
Er textet die Lieder für die Band selbst.—He writes the lyrics for the band himself.
2.to send a text message(informal, telecommunication)
a.to send a SMS or text message
Sie textet ihm jeden Morgen eine Nachricht.—She texts him a message every morning.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | texten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | texte |
| Present (du) | textest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | textet |
| Preterite (ich) | textete |
| Participle II | getextet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | textete |
| Imperative (singular) | text |
| Imperative (plural) | textet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "texten" mean in English?
- "texten" means to write lyrics or to text (write a text message). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "texten"?
- "texten" is pronounced /ˈtɛkstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "texten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "texten" is "getextet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "texten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "texten" becomes "textete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "texten"?
- "texten" is a verb in German.
