VERB
verbergen/fɛɐ̯ˈbɛʁɡn̩/to hide; to conceal
verbergen is a German verb that means to hide or to conceal. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɛʁɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verbarg" and the past participle is "verborgen".
Definitions
1.to place something so it is not seen or found; to conceal or keep secret(action, physical/figurative)
a.to put something in a place so it cannot be seen
Er verbirgt das Geschenk im Schrank.—He hides the present in the wardrobe.
b.to hide or conceal a fact, feeling, or information
Sie verbarg ihre Enttäuschung hinter einem Lächeln.—She hid her disappointment behind a smile.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verbergen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verberge |
| Present (du) | verbirgst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verbirgt |
| Preterite (ich) | verbarg |
| Participle II | verborgen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verbärge |
| Imperative (singular) | verbirg |
| Imperative (plural) | verbergt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verbergen" mean in English?
- "verbergen" means to hide or to conceal. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verbergen"?
- "verbergen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈbɛʁɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verbergen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verbergen" is "verborgen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verbergen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verbergen" becomes "verbarg" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verbergen"?
- "verbergen" is a verb in German.
