VERB
überreden/yːbɐˈʁeːdn̩/to persuade; to talk into; to convince (through talk)
überreden is a German verb that means to persuade, to talk into, or to convince (through talk). It is pronounced /yːbɐˈʁeːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "überredete" and the past participle is "überredet".
Definitions
1.to persuade someone to do something (by talking)(communication, influence)
a.to convince someone through argument or insistence to do something
Ich konnte ihn nicht dazu überreden, mitzukommen.—I couldn't persuade him to come along.
b.to talk someone into an action or decision
Sie hat mich überredet, den Job anzunehmen.—She talked me into accepting the job.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | überreden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | überrede |
| Present (du) | überredest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | überredet |
| Preterite (ich) | überredete |
| Participle II | überredet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | überredete |
| Imperative (singular) | überrede |
| Imperative (plural) | überredet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "überreden" mean in English?
- "überreden" means to persuade, to talk into, or to convince (through talk). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "überreden"?
- "überreden" is pronounced /yːbɐˈʁeːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "überreden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "überreden" is "überredet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "überreden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "überreden" becomes "überredete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "überreden"?
- "überreden" is a verb in German.
