veranlassen/fɛɐ̯ˈʔanˌlasn̩/to prompt; to cause; to arrange for
veranlassen is a German verb that means to prompt, to cause, or to arrange for. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔanˌlasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "veranlasste" and the past participle is "veranlasst".
Definitions
1.to cause someone to do something or something to happen(causation)
a.to prompt or induce (someone to do something)
Sein Verhalten veranlasste mich dazu, Fragen zu stellen.—His behavior prompted me to ask questions.
b.to be the cause or reason for something
Die Ergebnisse veranlassten eine Überprüfung des Verfahrens.—The results prompted a review of the procedure.
2.to arrange for something to be done, especially in an official capacity(official/procedural)
a.to initiate or order (a process/action) officially
Die Behörde hat eine Untersuchung veranlasst.—The authority has arranged for an investigation.
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 prompt, to cause, or to arrange for. 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.
