VERB
triggern/ˈtʁɪɡɐn/to trigger; to provoke
triggern is a German verb that means to trigger or to provoke. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɪɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "triggerte" and the past participle is "getriggert".
Definitions
1.to cause a strong emotional reaction, often a negative one (especially due to trauma)(psychology, slang)
a.to provoke or elicit (an emotional response, especially an old trauma or stress)
Das Thema kann bei manchen Menschen unangenehme Erinnerungen triggern.—The topic can trigger unpleasant memories in some people.
b.to set off (a psychological reaction)
Laute Geräusche triggern seine Angstattacken.—Loud noises trigger his anxiety attacks.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | triggern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | triggere |
| Present (du) | triggerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | triggert |
| Preterite (ich) | triggerte |
| Participle II | getriggert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | triggerte |
| Imperative (singular) | trigger |
| Imperative (plural) | triggert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "triggern" mean in English?
- "triggern" means to trigger or to provoke. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "triggern"?
- "triggern" is pronounced /ˈtʁɪɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "triggern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "triggern" is "getriggert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "triggern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "triggern" becomes "triggerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "triggern"?
- "triggern" is a verb in German.
