VERB
verankern/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaŋkɐn/to anchor; to embed; to establish firmly
verankern is a German verb that means to anchor, to embed, or to establish firmly. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔaŋkɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verankerte" and the past participle is "verankert".
Definitions
1.to fix or secure something firmly (in place, to the ground, etc.)(physically)
a.to attach or fasten securely, often with an anchor or similar device
Die Brücke ist fest im Boden verankert.—The bridge is firmly anchored in the ground.
2.to establish something firmly (in a system, rule, memory, etc.)(figurative, abstract)
a.to firmly incorporate or enshrine an idea, principle, or rule
Das Recht auf Bildung ist in der Verfassung verankert.—The right to education is enshrined in the constitution.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verankern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verankere |
| Present (du) | verankerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verankert |
| Preterite (ich) | verankerte |
| Participle II | verankert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verankerte |
| Imperative (singular) | verankere |
| Imperative (plural) | verankert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verankern" mean in English?
- "verankern" means to anchor, to embed, or to establish firmly. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verankern"?
- "verankern" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔaŋkɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verankern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verankern" is "verankert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verankern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verankern" becomes "verankerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verankern"?
- "verankern" is a verb in German.
