VERB
umgeben/ˈʊmˌɡeːbn̩/to surround; to encircle; to be surrounded by
umgeben is a German verb that means to surround, to encircle, or to be surrounded by. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab um" and the past participle is "umgegeben".
Definitions
1.to be or place around something/someone(spatial)
a.to surround physically
Die Stadt ist von Bergen umgeben.—The city is surrounded by mountains.
b.to encircle, often metaphorically
Er war immer von Freunden umgeben.—He was always surrounded by friends.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | umgeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe um |
| Present (du) | gibst um |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt um |
| Preterite (ich) | gab um |
| Participle II | umgegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe um |
| Imperative (singular) | gib um |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt um |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umgeben" mean in English?
- "umgeben" means to surround, to encircle, or to be surrounded by. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "umgeben"?
- "umgeben" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "umgeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "umgeben" is "umgegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "umgeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "umgeben" becomes "gab um" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "umgeben"?
- "umgeben" is a verb in German.
