VERB

übersetzen/ˌyːbɐˈzɛt͡sn̩/to translate; to ferry across; to cross (by boat)

übersetzen is a German verb that means to translate, to ferry across, or to cross (by boat). It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "übersetzte" and the past participle is "übersetzt".

Definitions

1.to transfer spoken or written text from one language to another(language/communication)

a.to translate written text

Sie hat den Roman ins Deutsche übersetzt.She translated the novel into German.

b.to interpret spoken words

Kannst du bitte meinen Vortrag übersetzen?Can you please translate my lecture?

2.to transport someone or something across water by boat or ferry(transport, nautical)

a.to cross by boat

Wir setzen die Passagiere auf die andere Seite über.We ferry the passengers to the other side.

Conjugation

Infinitiveübersetzen
Present (ich)übersetze
Present (du)übersetzt
Present (er/sie/es)übersetzt
Preterite (ich)übersetzte
Participle IIübersetzt
Konjunktiv II (ich)übersetzte
Imperative (singular)übersetz
Imperative (plural)übersetzt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "übersetzen" mean in English?
"übersetzen" means to translate, to ferry across, or to cross (by boat). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "übersetzen"?
"übersetzen" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "übersetzen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "übersetzen" is "übersetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "übersetzen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "übersetzen" becomes "übersetzte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "übersetzen"?
"übersetzen" is a verb in German.

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