unterhalten/ˌʊntɐˈhaltn̩/to entertain; to support; to chat
unterhalten is a German verb that means to entertain, to support, or to chat. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterhielt" and the past participle is "unterhalten".
Definitions
1.to entertain someone; to amuse(provide enjoyment)
a.to amuse others through stories or jokes
Der Clown unterhält die Kinder mit lustigen Geschichten.—The clown entertains the children with funny stories.
2.to support financially; to maintain(provide financial support)
a.to pay for and maintain someone or something
Er unterhält seine Familie mit seinem Gehalt.—He supports his family with his salary.
3.to have a (pleasant) conversation(converse, reflexive)
a.to converse with someone
Wir haben uns lange über Musik unterhalten.—We talked about music for a long time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterhalte |
| Present (du) | unterhältst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterhält |
| Preterite (ich) | unterhielt |
| Participle II | unterhalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterhielte |
| Imperative (singular) | unterhalte |
| Imperative (plural) | unterhaltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterhalten" mean in English?
- "unterhalten" means to entertain, to support, or to chat. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterhalten"?
- "unterhalten" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterhalten" is "unterhalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterhalten" becomes "unterhielt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterhalten"?
- "unterhalten" is a verb in German.
