VERB
trennen/ˈtʁɛnən/to separate; to divide; to part
trennen is a German verb that means to separate, to divide, or to part. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trennte" and the past participle is "getrennt".
Definitions
1.to cause things or people to no longer be together or joined(physical separation)
a.to put apart physically
Sie trennen die beiden Räume mit einem Vorhang.—They separate the two rooms with a curtain.
2.to end a relationship; to part (often reflexive)(relationship)
a.to end a relationship, break up
Nach vielen Jahren haben sie sich getrennt.—After many years, they broke up.
3.to distinguish or differentiate(distinguish)
a.to make a distinction between things
Man muss zwischen Arbeit und Freizeit trennen.—One must separate work and free time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | trennen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trenne |
| Present (du) | trennst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trennt |
| Preterite (ich) | trennte |
| Participle II | getrennt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | trennte |
| Imperative (singular) | trenne |
| Imperative (plural) | trennt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "trennen" mean in English?
- "trennen" means to separate, to divide, or to part. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "trennen"?
- "trennen" is pronounced /ˈtʁɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "trennen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "trennen" is "getrennt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "trennen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "trennen" becomes "trennte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "trennen"?
- "trennen" is a verb in German.
