VERB
veranlassen/fɛɐ̯ˈʔanˌlasn̩/to cause; to arrange; to prompt
veranlassen is a German verb that means to cause, to arrange, or to prompt. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔanˌlasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "veranlasste" and the past participle is "veranlasst".
Definitions
1.to cause something to happen; to prompt someone to do something(initiate; provoke)
a.to prompt or induce someone or something to perform an action
Seine Aussage hat die Polizei zu weiteren Ermittlungen veranlasst.—His statement caused the police to conduct further investigations.
2.to arrange or order that something be done (often officially)(arrange formally)
a.to take the necessary steps to ensure something is done
Die Chefin hat eine Überweisung veranlasst.—The boss arranged for a transfer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | veranlassen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | veranlasse |
| Present (du) | veranlasst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | veranlasst |
| Preterite (ich) | veranlasste |
| Participle II | veranlasst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | veranlasste |
| Imperative (singular) | veranlass |
| Imperative (plural) | veranlasst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "veranlassen" mean in English?
- "veranlassen" means to cause, to arrange, or to prompt. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "veranlassen"?
- "veranlassen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔanˌlasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "veranlassen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "veranlassen" is "veranlasst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "veranlassen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "veranlassen" becomes "veranlasste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "veranlassen"?
- "veranlassen" is a verb in German.
