VERB
verankern/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaŋkɐn/to anchor; to embed; to entrench
verankern is a German verb that means to anchor, to embed, or to entrench. 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, especially with anchors or bolts(technical)
a.to physically anchor or secure something in place
Das Geländer ist fest im Boden verankert.—The railing is firmly anchored in the ground.
2.to make something firmly established, entrenched, or rooted (in customs, laws, minds, etc.)(figurative)
a.to be deeply rooted or entrenched in a system or tradition
Dieses Prinzip ist in unserer Verfassung verankert.—This principle is enshrined in our 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 entrench. 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.
