VERB
verallgemeinern/fɛɐ̯ʔalɡəˈmaɪ̯nɐn/to generalize; to make generalizations
verallgemeinern is a German verb that means to generalize or to make generalizations. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ʔalɡəˈmaɪ̯nɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verallgemeinerte" and the past participle is "verallgemeinert".
Definitions
1.to formulate a general statement, draw a broad conclusion from specific cases(opinion; reasoning)
a.to make a generalization about something based on individual examples
Man darf Einzelfälle nicht verallgemeinern.—You shouldn't generalize individual cases.
b.to express something in general terms rather than specifics
Es ist schwer, über das Thema zu verallgemeinern.—It is hard to generalize about the topic.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verallgemeinern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verallgemeinere |
| Present (du) | verallgemeinerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verallgemeinert |
| Preterite (ich) | verallgemeinerte |
| Participle II | verallgemeinert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verallgemeinerte |
| Imperative (singular) | verallgemeinere |
| Imperative (plural) | verallgemeinert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verallgemeinern" mean in English?
- "verallgemeinern" means to generalize or to make generalizations. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verallgemeinern"?
- "verallgemeinern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ʔalɡəˈmaɪ̯nɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verallgemeinern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verallgemeinern" is "verallgemeinert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verallgemeinern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verallgemeinern" becomes "verallgemeinerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verallgemeinern"?
- "verallgemeinern" is a verb in German.
