VERB
umlaufen/ˈʊmˌlaʊ̯fn̩/to go around; to circulate
umlaufen is a German verb that means to go around or to circulate. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌlaʊ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lief um" and the past participle is "umgelaufen".
Definitions
1.to walk/run/go around something(motion around something)
a.to move around an object on foot or otherwise
Wir mussten das Gebäude umlaufen, um den Eingang zu finden.—We had to walk around the building to find the entrance.
2.to circulate (among people)(news, rumors, documents)
a.to be spread or passed from person to person
Ein Gerücht über die Entlassungen umläuft derzeit das Büro.—A rumor about the layoffs is currently circulating around the office.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | umlaufen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | laufe um |
| Present (du) | läufst um |
| Present (er/sie/es) | läuft um |
| Preterite (ich) | lief um |
| Participle II | umgelaufen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | liefe um |
| Imperative (singular) | lauf um |
| Imperative (plural) | lauft um |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "umlaufen" mean in English?
- "umlaufen" means to go around or to circulate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "umlaufen"?
- "umlaufen" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌlaʊ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "umlaufen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "umlaufen" is "umgelaufen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "umlaufen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "umlaufen" becomes "lief um" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "umlaufen"?
- "umlaufen" is a verb in German.
